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NPP to take super by storm: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018
Research from CBA and KPMG Australia shows the New Payments Platform (NPP) can save the superannuation industry time and millions of dollars each year. Launched in February, the NPP is able to settle transactions in real-time. The time it takes to top ...

Netwealth doubles managed account FUM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018
... management of compliance driven documentation continues to be a major pain point for the advice industry and the fintech could save advice practices substantial time, effort and expense. "What really excites me about Nod and their ability to rapidly ...

Blockchain saving mutual funds US$2.6bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018
Switching to blockchain infrastructure can save the mutual funds industry US$2.6 billion in back office costs, latest Calastone research shows. The study, which surveyed 234 global mutual funds, measured the economic impact of blockchain and automation. ...

AustralianSuper slashes insurance premiums

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2018
Australia's largest superannuation fund is reducing insurance premiums that will save members $100 million over the next financial year. From May 2018, AustralianSuper and life insurance partner TAL will decrease life insurance premiums by 14% for death ...

Fintechs save time: Spot poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2018
Organisations that have partnered with fintechs are reaping process efficiencies, but quite a number are still sceptical of their merits, Financial Standard 's latest spot poll shows. Almost half (46%) of respondents have seen a dramatic improvement ...

Client engagement tool gains ground

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018
The concept of financial wellness is beginning to drown traditional advice models and a new platform is looking to help save advice practices in need of futureproofing. Your Financial Wellness is an online client engagement platform designed to bridge ...

Industry fund creates finance role

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
... detailed its use of a behavioural economics program which fights inaction on increases to the superannuation guarantee. The 'Save more for later' programs helps employees of Mount Alexander Shire Council save more for retirement; a move the industry ...

BlackRock names head of financial institution

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
... fast-growing insurance industry operates in a low-yield environment, but benefits from wealth accumulation and renewed efforts to save for retirement. [Kim's] exceptional track record will therefore add significant impetus to our capabilities in addressing ...

Online Aussie consumer giant enters life insurance market

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2018
... Australian life insurance market, to offer life insurance products to our growing community of smart Aussies, enabling them to save more of their hard-earned money." Greenstone chief executive Brenard Grobler added: "Kogan is a trusted Aussie brand renowned ...

Soaring education costs require financial plan: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2018
... research debunks the myth government education is so-called "free" and encouraged parents to use a disciplined approach to save money each to week meet their children's educational goals and aspirations. Independent statistician and managing director ...