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UK manager partners for Aussie distribution

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
... alpha" factor for companies operating in 33 sectors. The firm uses its MoRE database to manage active, low-volatility and smart beta portfolios of developed market global and regional equities. Clearway Capital managing director Dennis Mothoneos explained ...

Industry fund makes tech play to combat unpaid super

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2017
Australia's largest superannuation fund, with more than $120 billion under management, is hoping to tackle the problem of unpaid super with a mobile application upgrade. The AustralianSuper app, which first launched in 2015, will allow members to receive ...

Insurtech is coming and could make insurance obsolete: PwC

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2017
... arguing that interconnecting technologies will make lives safer to the point where insurance becomes unnecessary. "Connected smart devices will lead to less risk and smaller losses," Spooner said. "For example, smart water heaters and pipes will alert ...

Ignition Wealth launches SMSF appropriateness tool

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017
... establishing an SMSF are engaged, educated and empowered. It offers a low-cost easy to use solution." "Our clients are seeking smart technology solutions to drive efficiencies in their businesses and improve services to their clients. For all financial ...

MDA provider builds custom solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
Another financial advice group is embracing managed accounts, partnering with provider managedaccounts.com.au to create a bespoke solution. The MDA provider has partnered with The Wealth Partnership in what managedaccounts.com.au head of distribution ...

Private Portfolio Managers launch SMAs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUL 2017
Private Portfolio Managers will launch the first in a series of new separately managed account strategies on Powerwrap. Previously the boutique investment manager has exclusively offered individually managed accounts, but has broadened its managed accounts ...

Fintechs pose disintermediation threat: CFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2017
... Institute director of content for Asia Pacific and co-author of the report, Larry Cao said fintechs have the ability to build smart experiences that banks couldn't or didn't want to build. Cao urged banks and fintechs to collaborate with a long-term ...

Looking ahead key to flipping bad money habits

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
About 10% of Australians struggle so much with debt that it directly impacts their wellbeing and UBank believes widespread financial mismanagement is the result of a severe disconnect from our future selves. UBank, NAB's digital-only offering, conducted ...

Short-termism obsession misses premia: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... volatility, increases dividends and share repurchases, lowers takeover defences, and encourages firms to become more innovative." Smart beta is another strategy that can add more than a 1.5% per annum premium as a result of mispricing effects, the report ...

Self-awareness, adaptability key for asset owners

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
... investment goals amid the volatile and uncertain capital markets they operate in. Fifteen global asset owners canvassed in the 'Smart leadership. Sound followership' paper stood out for their strong governance, significant size and thoughtful international ...