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Calastone adopts blockchain

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
Calastone announced its global transaction network is migrating fully to blockchain-enabled infrastructure. Technology underpinning Calastone's core network will transition to a private and permissioned-based blockchain infrastructure in 2019, the company ...

Industry super fund adapts new life insurance model

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
A $45 billion industry superannuation fund has undergone an insurance overhaul to bring its offering in line with major competitive shifts in the super system. Among the changes at REST Industry Super, new members will pay up to 25% less for default ...

Former Moneywise duo launch advice firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
Two former Moneywise executives have launched a new financial advice business with a focus on authenticity and a mission statement to make advice easier to understand for those who need it. Licensed through Charter Financial Planning, former Moneywise ...

Big bedrooms pose challenge for planners

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017
More pillows in Australian bedrooms means there are consequences for financial planners across Australia as they try to match the lifestyle demands of clients. On top of residential property booms in Sydney and Melbourne, the 'pillowfication' of Australian ...

Longstanding chair to farewell fintech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2017
The founding chair of an ASX-listed fintech is stepping down after a decade in the role. OneVue chair Gail Pemberton will step down from the role following the company's annual general meeting next week, to be replaced by former Diversa chair Ron Dewhurst. ...

Cryptocurrency interest underwhelming: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
Despite all the hype, Financial Standard's latest pulse survey shows a majority of people have no interest in using or investing in virtual currency. An overwhelming number of respondents (63%) have no plans to trade in cryptocurrency such as bitcoin ...

MLC Life enhances benefits, boosts savings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2017
A greater number of MLC Life Insurance retail advice clients can now access multi-cover discounts. By extending its eligibility criteria for such savings, MLC Insurance and MLC Insurance (Super) customers are being rewarded for making an important financial ...

Go ahead BOE, make my day

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2017
Four days and one month before this day, the British pound staged a sterling rally - it soared to pre-Brexit levels against the US dollar and the Japanese yen (and to a two-month high against the strengthening euro). That was on 14 September when the ...

AFA keeps financial literacy front of mind

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2017
The Association of Financial Advisers will soon join an updated list of supporters for ASIC's National Financial Literacy Strategy. Heading up the AFA's Financial Literacy Working Group, Dianne Charman told Financial Standard the AFA has constantly ...

Advice improves lifestyle outcomes: Research

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017
One of Australia's largest superannuation funds said more than three-quarters of advised Australians feel they are prepared for retirement. Launching its Value of Advice Report on day one of the AFA 2017 National Adviser Conference at the Gold Coast ...