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Philanthropists must move beyond the hierarchy

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 SEP 2018
The president at one of the largest US philanthropic institutions believes there is a misnomer that philanthropists must stick to a strict hierarchy when addressing global problems. Speaking at the Philanthropy Australia National Conference this morning ...

Female Excellence in Advice finalists announced

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2018
As the Association of Financial Advisers National Conference nears, the finalists for its 2018 Female Excellence in Advice Award were named this week. More than 370 nominations and 44 applications were received for this year's award, a record number ...

First on the block: CBA to develop blockchain bond

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2018
Australia's biggest bank is set to deliver the world's first blockchain bond, in partnership with the World Bank. Commonwealth Bank (CBA) will deliver the first bond in the world to be created, allocated, transferred and managed using blockchain technology. ...

Nicholas Moore to retire from Macquarie Group

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2018
... over a business with significant momentum and market-leading positions, and does so with the international track record, vision and strong sense of our unique culture to make this a very successful transition." A veteran at Macquarie, Wikramanayake served ...

Ex-industry super fund chief joins robo-adviser

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2018
A former industry superannuation fund chief executive has joined the board of a robo-advice platform. Danielle Press is now the first female director on the board of Six Park, bringing 25 years' of experience in financial services. "Danielle brings ...

Victorian super funds discuss merger plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018
Two Victorian industry superannuation funds are in talks to merge, highlighting the benefits of scale to about 120,000 members. Prime Super and Combined Super have signed a memorandum of understanding, announcing the two funds are in advanced merger ...

New model boosts adviser engagement: MLC

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2018
... that, and are now revisiting the way they engage with their customers and give them a more individualised experience." Vision Super recently announced it will roll out MLC Life's group insurance digital portal, LifeView, to its 100,000 members. MLC ...

Industry leaders in sales and marketing recognised at MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
More than 300 guests attended last night's 2018 Financial Standard Marketing, Advertising & Sales (MAX) Excellence Awards, which recognised the outstanding achievements in marketing, sales and business development by an individual, team or organisation ...

Responsible investment now mainstream

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2018
Responsible investing has mainstreamed with two-thirds of Australia's largest super funds now actively committed. It's also become a leading indicator of segment performance differentials. Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) in association ...

Bank distribution head goes green

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAY 2018
The former head of distribution at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has taken a new role at an ethical investment manager. David Brennan has joined UCA Funds Management as director - development, adding more than 12 years' experience in financial services. ...