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Perennial expands resources investment universe

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... expanded mandate reflects several structural developments reshaping global resource markets, Perennial said. "Artificial intelligence infrastructure is increasing demand for electricity generation, transmission networks and commodities including copper ...

Iress bets on AI as business transformation moves forward

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
Iress is shifting its focus from business simplification to executing an ambitious artificial intelligence (AI)-driven product strategy that will help financial advisers slash work processes by nearly 40%. Speaking following the release of Iress' first-half ...

Fiducian Group statutory profit falls 28%

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... Services. It is also steadily expanded its digital advice solutions, while additional staff and application of artificial intelligence (AI), including AI agents for meeting notes, were implemented to strengthen compliance activity. Singh said the focus ...

AI advice boom highlights urgent need for affordable advice: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
Australians are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to understand their superannuation and retirement options, but new research suggests many remain reluctant to rely on AI alone for major financial decisions. Research commissioned by the ...

Space, semiconductor ETFs worst performers in July

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... in the month after being the best-performing ETF in FY26. "The decline was driven by profit-taking in artificial intelligence (AI) beneficiaries, the unwinding of leveraged positions in Korea following a powerful AI-fuelled rally, and renewed concerns ...

New platform provides guidance for retirees

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
A new artificial intelligence (AI) platform has launched to fill a gap that is persisting for retiring members seeking purpose in the retirement phase. Purpose Again founder Colin Pudsey told Financial Standard he's launched the platform on a mission ...

LGT Wealth Management appoints chief tech officer

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... Macquarie Wealth where he served as the director of engineering, overseeing its platform modernisation and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. In his new role, he will lead the continued development of LGT's platforms, engineering capabilities, data ...

HNW investors turn to AI but remain loyal to advisers

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
High-net-worth Australians are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to manage their finances, but most remain reluctant to replace their financial adviser with the technology, new research from Praemium and CoreData has found. Around ...

Bravura earnings rise nearly 50%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... "This includes maintaining our focus on innovation and exploring how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, can enhance the way we develop software, support clients and improve operational efficiency. We believe these technologies ...

HUB24 expands C-suite with innovation role

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
... strategic initiatives across the group. This includes the ongoing development of myhub and the adoption of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, as HUB24 seeks to increase productivity and enhance its offering to financial professionals ...