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Consumer data right for open banking delayed

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2019
The ACCC has delayed the launch of consumer data right (CDR) for the banking sector to July 2020, postponing key components of the reform that would have allowed the kick-off of open banking in Australia by February next year. Consumers will now be ...

Pendal appoints new licensee distribution lead

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2019
Pendal has appointed an interim head of independent licensee distribution. Andrew Rutter has stepped into the role to cover Laurice Considine's maternity leave for up to 12 months, Pendal confirmed. Considine has been with Pendal for more than seven ...

Cost savings, RC boost digital advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2019
One of the largest providers of SOAs has seen a significant rise in users, with the cost of super and pension investments dropping by up to 10 basis points on the back of digital advice. The Sargon Decimal annual Digital Insights report shows that between ...

Advice dealer group rebrands

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2019
Following its acquisition by Sargon last year, Madison Financial Group is rebranding. From March 2020, Madison Financial Group will be known as Sargon Adviser Services, as the Sargon subsidiary continues to incorporate itself within the technology company. ...

Ethical super fund shutters themed options

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2019
An ethical superannuation fund founded in 2013 has terminated the majority of its impact-based investment options following a review. Good Super, which was founded by Sargon's Phillip Kingston and Aron D'Souza as a social impact superannuation fund ...

Cashwerkz, Complii partner to automate compliance

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2019
Listed fintech Cashwerkz has partnered with Complii FinTech Solutions; a secure, centralised digital platform, to automate the compliance process for stockbrokers and financial advisers. Complii software automates, records and reports on regulation ...

Clime launches new income fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2019
Clime Investment Management has partnered with Sequoia to launch a new fund that aims to provide a yearly income of 8%. The Clime Income Enhancer Series 1 fund will invest in four shares: Macquarie, Rio Tinto, Treasury Wines and BHP. "If any of these ...

Sargon opens door to trustee tech

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2019
Sargon has announced its full-stack trustee technology will launch as a Software as a Service (SaaS) offering for superannuation trustees in Australia and New Zealand. The financial technology and infrastructure company said its Sargon Trustee Cloud ...

Financial planning pioneer to speak at FPA Congress

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
Mitch Anthony, who pioneered life-centered financial advice, will address the annual FPA Congress next week. He spoke to Financial Standard about what advisers can expect from his session. Mitch Anthony has been a thought leader in financial planning ...

How personality tests add value in advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
Two financial advisers in Sydney say they are on to the next big thing - helping clients succeed through rigorous, double-blind, scientifically backed personality tests. Tristan Scifo and Harry Goldberg at Purpose Advisory offer Personality Typing Coaching ...