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Count Financial adds tech integrations

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... over Count Financial from the Commonwealth Bank in late 2019, the new tech integrations will remedy the lack of communication between accounting platforms and financial advice systems. "The integrations we have developed will see a significant progression ...

COVID-19 will increase demand for advice: Survey

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2020
... good," Allan Gray said in a statement. The advisers were asked questions on their preferred method and frequency of communication from fund managers. Only 9% said they want more communication from fund managers while 36% said there was too much information ...

FEW launches Livestream series

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2020
... marketing and operations Anna Siassios said FEW recognises stress levels are high and the event series aims to provide communication and positivity, particularly for the 80% of its membership working from home. Streaming four days a week, each day will ...

Early access nightmare for administrators

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2020
The government's plan to allow early access to super for those who have lost jobs and livelihoods as a result of COVID-19 is an enormous hurdle with a strict deadline - one that administrators admit they might struggle to meet. While early access ...

Trust in advisers lifts as pandemic fear ensues

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... responsibility for financial advisers in addressing client needs." Advisers should continue to deliver timely and relevant communication, information and strategies to help their clients during this time of hardship, he said. "Advisers are clearly well ...

Good time to be in managed accounts: IMAP

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
The COVID-19 crash has had an effect on all investment advice, but for financial advisers using managed accounts the blow has been slightly eased, according to IMAP chair Toby Potter. Potter told Financial Standard that while it is likely managed account ...

Investment specialist joins sustainable fund manager

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
An asset consulting specialist has joined a sustainable infrastructure investment manager in a newly created role which will see her manage the firm's portfolio, investment strategy and products. Former Willis Towers Watson senior investment consultant ...

APRA heat map update in doubt

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
... regulated entities" were the most likely to be paused. "APRA's refocused supervision effort will involve frequent communication with entities, monitoring key financial settings, such as capital and liquidity, and responding accordingly. These engagements ...

Iress swoops on UK pension researcher

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2020
... existing user base established over the last 28 years." The purchase of O&M follows Iress' acquisition of blockchain communication platform BC Gateways' in January. At the time, Walsh said BC Gateways met the financial services' demand for cost-effective ...

AMP Life, AMP Capital fined

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2020
... commenced civil proceedings in the Federal Court against Colonial First State, alleging that it engaged in misleading communication with members. Following the introduction of legislation in 2012 that required trustees to offer members a default MySuper ...