Macroeconomic outlook benign for Infrastructure… but beware technological disruption

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RARE Infrastructure, the Sydney based investment manager specialising in global listed infrastructure believes 2018 should be a relatively benign year for the sector. “We are expecting a stable operating environment but... Read more continue reading

HUB24 launches integrated Records of Advice solution

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Leading platform provider HUB24 has announced its latest platform enhancements, including an integrated Records of Advice (ROA) solution for advisers and a super contributions tracker. The new ROA functionality allows... Read more continue reading

Tech is the new macro – part two

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Implications for labour markets and productivity In this second of a three-part series penned by Epoch Investment Partners, the ‘tech is the new macro’ theme is explored further, to look... Read more continue reading

Machine learning

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Both machine learning and artificial intelligence have been in the headlines a lot lately; not only in the financial press, but also in mainstream titles. This article from Grant Samuel... Read more continue reading

Milliman and Spark Green join forces to create digital engagement tools

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Global actuarial firm Milliman has entered an agreement with Melbourne-based digital agency Spark Green to create a suite of white label calculators and gadgets for the financial services industry. The... Read more continue reading

Beyond Bitcoin – The dawn of “cryptoeconomics”

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While the price of a bitcoin has soared to more than USD 4,500 in recent months, the media and many investors focus too much on bitcoin’s price, betraying little understanding... Read more continue reading

Dubai and Australia seal agreement on fintech cooperation

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The Dubai Financial Services Authority (‘DFSA’) and ASIC last Friday signed a Cooperation Agreement which provides a framework for cooperation to support and understand financial innovation in each jurisdiction. The DFSA regulates... Read more continue reading

Moneysoft expands team with eight new appointments

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Moneysoft has appointed eight new staff in response to growing demand for its suite of personal financial management solutions. This expansion boosts Moneysoft’s frontline account management and client service teams... Read more continue reading

Face ID available to Bett3r and My AMP customers

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Customers of AMP’s Bett3r and My AMP wealth management apps can securely log-in to their accounts on Apple’s iPhone X using facial recognition technology. The functionality follows early adoption of... Read more continue reading

ANZ Wealth prepares advisers for Life Insurance Framework (LIF) reforms

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ANZ Wealth have announced the launch of its new online LIF Hub, supporting advisers to prepare for the LIF reforms in force from 1 January 2018. The hub provides clear... Read more continue reading