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Platform cuts fees

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 24 MAY 2021
... on platform offerings, which she hopes will lower the cost of providing advice and increase practice profitability. "Platforms that haven't kept up with the latest developments in technology have a higher cost of operation that is often recouped ...

Raw truth on merger process: Panel

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... the last five years and it appears there will be 60% consolidation in the next five years. And State Street head of platforms Sinclair Scholfield said that the type of merger undertaken by Spirit Super is actually the most difficult from an administrative ...

Super fund ventures into robo-advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... and accuracy of financial advice. "We've seen an opportunity to capitalise on both the increased adoption of digital platforms throughout COVID and the drive to continually improve the access and affordability of advice," McPherson said.

AXA hires from CFS

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... business into AXA IM Core and AXA IM Alts. Core comprises fixed income, Framlington Equities, multi-asset investment platforms and Rosenberg Equities. The firm has since pivoted to become more sustainable and focus its efforts on ESG investments. "In ...

AMP Australia announces new leadership team

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... permanent appointment of Sean O'Malley as managing director for AMP Bank. Also joining the leadership team is director, platforms Edwina Maloney and chief technology officer James Kent. The extended leadership team includes client services led by ...

AMP trims platform fees

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021
AMP Australia is reducing fees on its platforms, in a bid to attract more clients. Its flagship MyNorth wrap reduced administration fees by up to 22% effective May 1 for balances above $250,000. Administration fee caps for individuals are reducing by ...

Adviser software soft launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021
... advisers assess superannuation and investment product recommendations by comparing fees and asset allocation between platforms and underlying investments. Founder Nick Topham told Financial Standard he began developing the software 18 months ago after ...

More members monitoring superannuation

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2021
... source of financial information and guidance among young Australians, with 13% aged between 18 and 34 regularly using platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram as a financial resource, Steele said. "It is important Australians continue to consider ...

Midwinter hires chief commercial officer from AMP

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2021
... Midwinter business in Australia and internationally. "An accomplished senior executive with diverse experience in digital platforms, SaaS, fintech, financial advice, sales and corporate strategy, we are confident Steve's appointment will strengthen ...

Westpac profit climbs, executive leaves

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2021
... Insurance. The remaining businesses to be sold include Westpac Life Insurance, Auto Finance and its superannuation, platforms and investments divisions (including BT). "We are strengthening our focus on costs and today have announced a three-year cost ...