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Human centred workplaces needed: MetLife

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2016
... was critical for employers to align their benefits with employee interest and identify ways to create a more inclusive, human centred work environment. "As working hours grow longer, and associated stress and anxiety is on the rise, employers need to ...

Advisers optimistic amid challenges

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2016
... client administration and asset allocation, advisers are able to spend more time attracting new clients and providing the 'human face' that will continue to be an essential part of high-quality financial advice."

Global investment redrawn by technology

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2016
... an inordinate amount of time on factors that don't consider a market that's increasingly service-driven and dependent on human capital. When I ask CEOs what their most important asset is, they will usually say their people, but as accountants we tend ...

ANZ appoints former Finance Department boss

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2016
... Gonski said he was "delighted to have Jane join the ANZ board." "Her experience in finance, insurance, risk management, human resources, health and ageing and public policy and her international experience will be of significant benefit to the board," ...

Advisers see fintech as tool not threat

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016
... fintech tools and artificial intelligence tools to continue to provide increasing value to their practices, they maintain that human financial advisers will still be needed to engage clients, manage emotions and ensure the delivery of holistic advice. ...

Advisers must be aware of cognitive nuances

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2016
Financial advisers must understand the pitfalls of the human brain and the way human tendencies can impact how knowledge is shared, according to professor of psychology at Harvard University Dr Jason Mitchell. Developed over millions of years of evolution ...

OneVue strengthens board following merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
... its board of directors. Former chair of Diversa Ron Dewhurst joins as lead independent director, and will also chair the human resources, nominations and remuneration committee. Dewhurst has over 40 years' experience across the investment banking and ...

Rimmer departs in EQT management shake-up

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2016
... operating officer and head of operations and technology Ryan Bessemer becoming chief technology officer. Additionally, because human resources and communications functions have been combined and will report directly to O'Brien, Sonya Clancy's position ...

Machine learning to revolutionise investing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2016
Financial advisers are increasingly recognising the benefits of machine learning for investors, according to Man AHL. Encouraged by the rise of big data and evolving technologies, Man says the artificial intelligence solution is developing into a powerful ...

CBA innovates to help customers avoid late fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2016
... in the photograph to increase efficiency. Murrie said a key objective of the new feature is to mitigate the potential for human error and unnecessary frustration. "Photo-a-bill in the CommBank app not only ensures fewer mistakes, but it gives our customers ...