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Regulatory sandbox exemption welcomed

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUN 2016
... proposed further measures to accelerate innovation in Australian financial services, a move which has been welcomed by the fintech industry. The paper discusses a number of barriers ASIC has identified fintech businesses seek when they enter the financial ...

Dion Global targets IRESS market share with new platform

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2016
Captial markets fintech Dion Global is attempting to carve out a portion of IRESS's market share with the launch of a new retail trading platform, TCPro. The new system gives retail traders institutional-level capabilities they can't currently access ...

J.P. Morgan and Future Fund ties at robo-adviser

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2016
A pair of former J.P. Morgan executives has tapped the interest of former politicians and financial services executives looking to advise up-and-coming fintechs. The co-founders of automated investment adviser Six Park have recruited former Future Fund ...

Former politician joins fintech board

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016
... financial advice don't need or want to be sold products along the way, according to a former federal politician and soon-to-be fintech board member. Joining the board of online automated adviser Map My Plan from 1 June will be former parliamentarian ...

Industry fund CEO joins MGP

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2016
... forward." Hutchison will now chair MGP's group's audit, risk and compliance committee. He described MGP as "an innovative fintech company that's helping independent financial advisers increase efficiencies in their practices and deliver improved client ...

SMSFA appoints academic to board

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2016
... that interest me enormously - post retirement solutions and innovation, with the latter aligning with my keen interest in fintech - and I look forward to being part of the future direction of the Association. "I am confident this superannuation sector ...

ThinkSmart appoints former Seven Group CEO

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2016
Listed fintech company ThinkSmart has appointed a new non-executive director. Peter Gammell, also a non-executive director of Seven West Media, was the chief executive of Seven Group Holdings, which is a major shareholder in the Channel Seven Network. ...

Zurich hires head of digital

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2016
... leading daily data feed solution. "Marc has a well-deserved reputation amongst the IFA community as a digital pioneer and fintech advocate, and we are excited to welcome him back," said Kewin.

Saxo appoints Australia CEO and insto head

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAY 2016
... institutional space is to facilitate and grow existing partner relationships and to enhance our position as a leading Fintech innovator and enabler of new business in this dynamic market. "Ben and Nik's leadership and experience will no doubt resonate ...

Opt-In headache given mobile relief

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAY 2016
... for efficiency, compliance and client engagement for advisers in Australia. It is also a great example of Australasian FinTech companies collaborating to support the transformation of the industry."