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Open banking to charge on

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2020
... wonderful reform decade of the 1980s. And it is a reform for this moment." Sims said now is the time to expedite digital innovation, particularly given the current COVID-19 crisis. "CDR will mean that there will be common standards to the way data is ...

Dow skyrockets in two-day winning streak

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... Oliver Blackbourn, a return to a bull market at this stage is unlikely. "Given this was likely the last major policy innovation from stretched policy makers, the question is what comes now?" He questioned. "Will this be enough to send markets higher ...

The impact of COVID-19 on emerging markets

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
... "For example, regulatory changes that have opened up the capital markets, as well as technological advancements and innovation going on in China." There are investment opportunities in both high growth and old economy sectors, she argued. "China has ...

Healy departs NAB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
... strong track record of growth and industry leadership. "[Healy] has been recognised for this strong customer focus, innovation and market leading results," McEwan said. "He has been a champion for supporting our small to medium enterprises, the engine ...

Suncorp executive exits

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020
... the group's technology function, including digital enablement, cloud and infrastructure, security services, data and innovation labs. Suncorp chief executive, Steve Johnston said: "Harland has made a significant contribution in strengthening Suncorp's ...

Willis Towers Watson, Aon to merge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2020
... John Haley said. "This transaction accelerates that journey by providing our combined teams the opportunity to drive innovation more quickly and deliver more value." The move sees the unification of two highly complementary businesses into a technology-enabled ...

SuperConcepts names new chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2020
... Forsyth said. "It is a time of great change in the SMSF market and SuperConcepts is primed to lead those changes with our innovation lab, which is making impressive strides with Artificial Intelligence to improve outcomes for our clients." "SuperConcepts ...

All Tech Index launches down under

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020
... said he was excited by the new partnership. "We are excited to take part in Australia's ongoing economic growth and innovation story through the launch of the S&P/ASX All Technology Index," he said. "We are proud of our longstanding partnership with ...

Morgan Stanley acquires E*TRADE

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020
... creating a premier Workplace Wealth provider for corporations and their employees," Gorman said. "E*TRADE's products, innovation in technology, and established brand will help position Morgan Stanley as a top player across all three channels: financial ...

Franklin Templeton to acquire Legg Mason

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020
... balance sheet, with the transaction designed to preserve its financial strength and stability allowing further growth and innovation. The merger of operations will significantly deepen Franklin Templeton's presence in key geographies and create an ...