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Self-licensing trend boosts ClearView offering

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2019
... chosen LaVista to assist them in managing licence obligations. LaVista chief executive Mike Pope points to the increased focus on professionalism and the breakdown of vertical integration as well as the brand damage institutionally-aligned groups have ...

Rest increases renewable energy investment

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2019
The $50 billion industry super fund will take full ownership of the largest wind farm in Western Australia as it moves to boost its infrastructure portfolio. Rest has agreed to buy out UBS Asset Management's 60% stake in Western Australia's Collgar ...

OpenMarkets launches trading platform

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2019
... the markets. It is also a significant step in delivery and execution of our digital strategy that has mobility as a key focus." Marani flagged product enhancements to the platform will be rolled out. Equix was developed by OpenMarkets in partnership ...

Beware tech firms in financial services

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2019
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a warning about large technology companies entering financial services. The BIS said the entry of big tech into financial services presents new risks - not least of all, the competition these companies ...

Future Super to offer investment app

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2019
... projects for such a small investment, with the fund claiming to offer a portfolio containing "a large exposure to projects that focus on renewable energy and support a clean energy future." "Each investment will generate its returns from exposure to ...

Fund manager insto lead exits

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2019
The head of institutional at a $5 billion hedge fund manager has departed. Ellerston Capital has confirmed the departure of head of institutional sales and client relations Melinda Carter. Carter served in the role for just over 12 months, having joined ...

Commonwealth Bank mulls retail advice business sale

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2019
Commonwealth Bank is reviewing options for its CommSec Advisory business, including a potential sale. "As part of our focus on becoming a simpler, better bank, we are currently reviewing a number of options for CommSec's retail financial advice ...

Superannuation reforms underway

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2019
... retirement system, bolstered by the landmark Productivity Commission and financial services Royal Commission reports. A key focus for the Government now is prioritising the recommendations that overlap from the Productivity Commission and Royal Commission ...

Frontier adds consultant from WTW

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2019
... organisation." He added that the role is integral to Frontier's business. "This is a very important role with a primary focus on driving innovation and client alignment in our research program," Polson said. "Additionally, Paul will work closely with ...

Insurer to add value via tech

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2019
... allows them to earn points for volunteering. Zurich head of propositions Tim Howell said: "Rather than a one dimensional focus on physical activity goals, the LiveWell program recognises the concept of the 'whole person' being central to wellbeing. "Rewarding ...