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Lazy LIF planning means advice businesses at risk

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2017
... podcasts to be in the new online offering. "From tools to help stimulate demand, break into new markets, or drive more efficiency, our LIF support resources can help advisers be ahead of the game, ensuring they are match fit and ready to kick off a massive ...

Lack of expertise driving down competition: APRA

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
... assist new entrants in obtaining authorisation. This includes the creation of a centralised licensing team to increase efficiency and consistency within the licensing process, and improve communication with applicants," APRA explained. "APRA is also ...

Super fund property manager leads global sustainability ranking

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
... engagement program in place." Langbroek added the vast majority of owners have taken actions to improve energy and water efficiency of buildings, while reducing waste streams.

The rise and impact of insurtech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2017
... access insurance services. Of the 8000 consumers surveyed, many explained the reputation for better value for money and efficiency earned by insurtechs is a key driver. The report highlights the need for traditional insurers to design a balanced strategy ...

IRESS announces senior leadership restructure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
... increase the ability of superannuation funds to provide members with a better experience, improving self-service and efficiency for members while providing scale and reduced cost for funds. Super fund members can now initiate and complete queries from ...

SuperStream ushers in digital era

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
... process between funds and fund members to standardised electronic processing, across industry, with inbuilt security and efficiency savings for fund members," ATO deputy commissioner James O'Halloran said. "SuperStream now provides a modern platform ...

CommSec and CFS combine tech strengths

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2017
... strengths of the two businesses, we can now offer advisers an investment management solution that will increase their efficiency and control, and importantly allow them to provide a better service to their clients," CAS general manager Eric Blewitt said. ...

Vanguard appoints Australian active team head

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... to make our strategies more robust for a market that experiences constant change. This increases their efficacy and efficiency, leading to a greater likelihood of achieving their long-term goals," Roach said. Vanguard currently offers four active funds ...

MyState advice arm grows

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017
... performance," Sulicich said. "We expect to see operating cost reductions and revenue gains over the ensuing period, as efficiency gains are delivered and we derive benefits from enhanced market opportunities. It is particularly pleasing to note that ...

UK manager partners for Aussie distribution

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
... Clearway Capital Solutions to demonstrate the benefits of its proprietary sustainability database: the Model of Resource Efficiency (MoRE). The model aims to generate a "sustainable alpha" factor for companies operating in 33 sectors. The firm uses its ...