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AFA secures international icon for conference lineup

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
Delegates at this year's AFA National Adviser Conference are in for a treat, with an iconic musician and humanitarian named as its headline presenter. As part of a rare appearance in Australia, Sir Bob Geldof will address attendees on the final day ...

Financial lifestyle coaching: The future of advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2017
... reads. Discussing digital solutions, the 'think tank' predicted that increasingly capable technologies will not supersede the human element of financial advice but instead be leveraged by businesses to provide greater value. Further, the integration ...

Uniformity required to combat cyber threats

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
... consistency with regulatory approaches going beyond just security to focus on governance, vigilance and response. In addition, human resource capabilities are generally lacking across the region making it difficult for organisations to stay up to date ...

Retirement fintech makes senior appointment

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
... developing a hybrid digital advice model which will combine sophisticated technology and data algorithms with experienced human advisers and adult education to deliver its services. Retirement Essentials said more than 700 Australians retire every day ...

Glass ceiling stops at C-Suite

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2017
... women in senior executive positions across ASX200 companies is disappointing, particularly when you remove the people in human resources, marketing, legal counsel and strategy roles. "We're not seeing a huge change. It is still hovering around 10% and ...

Artificial intelligence provides adviser advantage

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2017
... the most impactful in the next five years - artificial intelligence and robotics; virtual and augmented reality, and the human/machine interface; nanotechnology and 3D/4D printing; and cybersecurity and blockchain," she said.

Former politician to chair Equity Trustees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
... Killen who is set to retire. Kennett has served as a director of EQT for nine years and also as a member of its remuneration, human resources and nomination committee. In announcing EQT's intention to appoint Kennett, Killen said: "Jeff is a highly accomplished ...

Avoid the ETF trap: Bell Direct

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017
Online trading platform Bell Direct is warning investors to avoid the "ETF trap", as the move to passive strategies gains substantial pace and inflows reach all-time highs. Bell Direct chief executive Arnie Selvarajah said that for many investors passive ...

New Zealand advice industry to be overhauled

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2017
... types of advice by being technology-neutral, lifting the existing restrictions around advice needing to be provided by a human adviser. In turn, this allows for the provision of robo-advice and works to future-proof the legislation for technological ...

Blended models are the future of advice: HUB24

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017
... time for advisers to interact with clients and understand their needs and feelings toward finances. "In a quintessentially human-facing industry, technology can improve outcomes for both clients and financial advice practices. What it cannot do is engage ...