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Combined Insurance to cease new Australian business

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 FEB 2016
... April 22. The insurer said that the decision will not impact existing policies and followed a "detailed review of the company's business operations and growth prospects." Combined, a subsidiary of ACE Insurance, has had multiple run-ins with ASIC, most ...

New robo-advice business launches

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 16 FEB 2016
... research to create portfolios that equal the performance and sophistication of those in use at global fund managers The company says its platform is flexible, scalable and efficient enough to suit institutions, adviser groups and individuals. "Robo-advice ...

Rubik appoints head of wealth from IRESS

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 16 FEB 2016
... us to deliver even more to our clients." This is the fourth new appointment Rubik has made this year. In January, the company hired Joanna McCarthy as head of marketing and ex-AustralianSuper manager James Jackson as group executive - consulting. Earlier ...

AIA revamps digital strategy

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 15 FEB 2016
... engage with life insurance by personalising products and focusing on storytelling. Following an extensive review of the company's digital presence by global design and strategy firm Frog, AIA Australia plans to adapt to advancements in digital technology ...

Even the wealthy are turning to robo-advice

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016
... Bloomberg about 15% of those in automated portfolios at US brokerage Charles Schwab have at least $1 million invested with the company. "It's real money moving," Thompson said. "You're seeing experimentation from people with much larger portfolios, where ...

New hope for DomaCom Kidman bid

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016
... to acquire the pastoral empire that is Kidman Station has been given a shot in the arm with S.Kidman & Co reopening the company's sale to Australian investors. DomaCom chief executive officer Arthur Naoumidis said the announcement endorsed by Treasurer ...

Willis Towers Watson appoints Australasia chief

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
... Garrard said, "We see a lot of untapped potential in Australasia for the unique client insights and solutions that our new company is now delivering worldwide. "Tony is a proven talent who can apply our global strategy across the region through strong ...

IRESS creates new senior product role

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2016
... IRESS has promoted one its executive to the new role of group executive - product. Aaron Knowles, who has been with the company since 2004 and was previously executive general manager product - wealth, will take responsibility for all product functions ...

AMP Capital appoints multi-asset portfolio manager

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2016
... was portfolio manager for the asset allocation team. Prior to that, he was with Perpetual as portfolio manager for the company's diversified strategies team. Beesley will be responsible for developing and managing AMP Capital's new range of retirement ...

Rubik upgrades profit guidance

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2016
Financial services software company Rubik Financial expects its first half result to be more than 20% up on previous guidance of $2 million in underlying EBITDA. The company made the announcement on the ASX ahead of the release of its half year accounts ...