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ASIC approves world-first fintech exemptions

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2016

... appropriate consumer protection but it is essential that regulatory barriers do not hamper product and service innovation by start-ups and incumbent businesses alike. "We now look forward to the government progressing its FSI commitments on technology ...

Japanese bank Nomura ups ante in robo-advice

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016

Financial advisers and super funds doing their groundwork on best-practice robo-advice should take a closer look at Nomura after the $1.1 trillion banking giant launched its robo-advice service this week. The Asian bank will roll-out 'Nomura Goal-based' ...

Australian private equity driving M&A

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016

Australian private equity has boosted M&A activity by 16% over the last year, according to MinterEllison. New research from the law firm shows the healthcare sector was the biggest contributor to this, with private equity activity increasing significantly ...

Suncorp CFO says financial services disenfranchised

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016

... businesses further down the food chain for inspiration. "Indeed, this nirvana may never materialise. Do you think disruptors, start-ups and entrepreneurs factor political uncertainty into their risk appetite? To the contrary, they thrive on it. And we ...

REST boosts member savings through Acorns app

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016

... services. Eligible app users can also take advantage of the government's co-contribution payment when making additional top-ups. George Lucas, managing director of Acorns Grow Australia, said the new feature was developed in response to customer requests. ...

Fintechs face marketing battle

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016

The constant uphill battle faced by Australian fintech start-ups to enter the local marketplace is evidenced by research suggesting these new players pose little threat to the industry. A Yell Creative survey of 150 financial marketers found more than ...

Elders celebrates award winners

KERRIE SYDEE | MONDAY, 7 NOV 2016

Elders Financial Planning has rewarded excellence in financial advice by naming its award recipients across the dealer group and announcing the first two recipients of its education scholarship program. Announced at the Elders Financial Planning Conference ...

ASIC collaborates with Kenya on innovation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 24 OCT 2016

... "Most recently we have consulted on the establishment of a regulatory sandbox that proposes an environment to allow start-ups to test concepts without a licence - we are currently considering the results of that consultation," he said.

Advisers see fintech as tool not threat

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016

... advisers, and accurately inform clients that fintech is like a ship - you still need a seasoned pilot to navigate through the ups and downs of life and choppy seas."

Legg Mason, AB funds highly recommended

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2016

The Legg Mason Martin Currie Equity Income Trust and the AB Managed Volatility Equities Fund have received highly recommended ratings from Lonsec in the research house's latest review. Launched in 2011, the Legg Mason Martin Currie Equity Income Trust ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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