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Former Challenger subsidiary chief joins SMSF fintech

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017
... commence full time in January 2018.. In September 2016, NowInfinity completed a restructure and partnered with boutique venture capital firm Future Now Ventures. At the time, Abbott said the partnership was an important growth play for the company. "We ...

Financial Synergy founder launches new firm

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... to launch a new business aimed at tackling the ongoing retirement income and longevity risk problem. David Orford's new venture, Optimum Pensions, is rolling out a product called Real Lifetime Pension (RLP). RLP is a white-label solution for superannuation ...

ATO warns SMSFs about risky arrangements

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2017
The Australian Taxation Office issued a stark warning to self-managed superannuation fund members about entering risky retirement planning arrangements that could potentially be illegal. ATO deputy commissioner James O'Halloran urged SMSF trustees to ...

Aussie fintechs among world's best

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2017
Australia's fintech sector has reinforced its strength with 10 local fintechs appearing on a global list of the best in the world, aiming to push the envelope in financial services. Australian fintechs Prospa, ZipMoney and AfterPay Touch made the Top ...

Super funds driving PE growth: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2017
... $676 million of capital in private equity over the 2017 financial year, according to the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association's (AVCAL) Yearbook. Funding from domestic sources increased to a whopping 63% from 17% when compared to ...

Impact Investment Group names new CEO

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
... Established in 2013, IIG has more than $730 million in assets under management. Its most recent investments include a joint venture with Frasers Property and Sekisui House for a $190 million stake in Sydney's Central Park precinct. In February, IIG partnered ...

Aussie fintech usage surges

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017
... announced its full-year results, the bank iterated its commitment to fintech, having invested $100 million in independent venture capital fund Reinventure. Sixteen active investments to date cover digital processes, blockchain, digital currencies, big ...

ANZ hires Silicon Valley consultant for innovation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2017
... in emerging growth companies to build upon ANZ's existing suite of products and services. As a strategic innovation and venture adviser, Spector has about 30 years' experience across financial services, media and retail. He was a founding partner of ...

Chinese wealth firm takes stake in investment platform

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2017
... in Wholesale Investor. The investment was geared towards facilitating cross-border business between high-net-worth and venture capital investors in China, Australia, Singapore and South Korea. Having made the investment, BMY Group chief executive Eric ...

Women underrepresented in funds management: research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2017
... of 21%. By asset class, private equity employees have the lowest proportion (17.9%), followed by hedge funds (18.6%); venture capital firms and real estate employ the highest number of females (20.5% and 20.6% respectively). By role type, women are prominent ...