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UBS shutters UK robo platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 AUG 2018
UBS has shuttered its robo-advice offering in the UK after less than two years since its launch. UBS SmartWealth, a digital wealth platform that assesses clients' financial situation and risk profile to recommend a relevant investment option, has closed ...

CFA Australia names first chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2018
CFA Societies Australia appointed its first national chief executive in an effort to boost engagement with members and the investment industry. Lisa Carroll will focus on delivering greater member value and supporting the growth and recognition of the ...

Hedge fund industry body promotes Aussie talent

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
An AMP Capital head has been promoted to chair the Australian board of a global industry body that represents more than $2 trillion of hedge fund or private credit assets. Alternative Investment Management Association's Australian board will now ...

CCIV draws mixed reception: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2018
Australia's Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle (CCIV) initiative received mixed responses from the global asset management community planning to ramp up cross-border strategies in the next five years, State Street research shows. Of the 250 ...

Aberdeen Standard launches AI-powered global equity fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
Aberdeen Standard Investments launched a new fund that uses active quantitative strategies powered by machine learning to identify sources of potential returns. Launched in Luxembourg, the Aberdeen Global (AG) Artificial Intelligence Global Equity SICAV ...

PractiFI opens US office

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
A fintech which delivers business administration services to the financial advice, superannuation and insurance industries has received funding to launch in the US. PractiFI received a $3 million injection from a joint venture between Microequities ...

AI to transform financial services: Deloitte

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2018
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the realities of financial institutions, according to a new research report. According to Deloitte and the World Economic Forum, AI will radically change front and back-office operations, and create major ...

BetaShares to launch three tech ETFs

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2018
The $5.7 billion manager will launch three ETFs that it says will give investors access to 'genuine, mega-growth' themes in the technology ecosystem. They will cover large Asian tech companies (ASIA), blockchain companies (BLOK) and the robotics ...

CFA adds AI and fintech to curriculum

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2018
The CFA Institute is introducing artificial intelligence, fintech and machine learning to its curriculum as of next year. The Institute updated its subject areas in an effort to arm candidates with the skills and knowledge needed for success in the ...

Financial crime taskforce puts two behind bars

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 AUG 2018
The Serious and Financial Crimes Taskforce has helped put two men behind bars for laundering money and evading tax. Anthony Castagna and Robert Agius, both from New South Wales, were sentenced to seven years' imprisonment each. The pair used an ...