FINTECH
Financial planning
The authorised representatives are feeling hamstrung by the unwillingness of their licensees to provide appropriate fintech and regtech solutions, according to the Financ...
Funds management
The share price of Afterpay has beaten peers to see a “phenomenal” share price rise of over 2,000% since it listed and managers say the “sky is the limit” for future grow...
Financial planning
Engagement by users over 60 years old has been the highest for AMP’s new Facebook Messenger bot, which is designed to assist those seeking financial help and information ...
Policy & Regulation
The Federal Government is finalising regulations for its enhanced regulatory sandbox for fintech businesses, which will commence from the start of September. ...
Funds management
The payments firm is looking to collaborate in technology, geographic expansion, and future payment options with the Chinese technology giant. ...
Life/Risk
Research from Zurich/OnePath has found websites and smart applications have been welcomed by life insurance members for engagement, and AI has helped further break down d...
People & Products
Morningstar is to acquire Canadian financial planning and risk-profiling software firm PlanPlus Global....
People & Products
Alexis Rouch has been appointed as chief technology officer by the self-managed superannuation fund software company, as it undergoes a transformative business strategy....
Tech
Fintechs will now have a regulatory sandbox that will allow them to test new products and services for 24 months without obtaining a financial services or credit licence....
Financial planning
The Financial Planning Association has created a guide to help planners digitally evolve their statements of advice....
Financial planning
Fintech firm, Sargon Adviser Services has announced the rebrand of its wholly owned subsidiary, Madison Financial Group to Sargon Adviser Services....
Superannuation
The super industry needs to evolve its transactional functions to be fully automated to provide super members access to their funds 24/7, ESSSuper believes....
Funds management
AMP Capital has acquired Expedient which will be a new addition to its US communications infrastructure holding....
Funds management
Australia’s fintech saw a 229% jump in start-up capital in H1 2019 compared to the same time period last year, according to Accenture...
People & Products
Aiming to reduce time to market for new online cash investing features, Cashwerkz will roll out a new fintech platform architecture....
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The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...