Mercer launches Facebook advice service

18-Dec-2017

Superannuation administration group Mercer has launched a new Facebook-based robo advice service that leverages artificial intelligence to calculate the amount of money users will have to retire on. The group sa.. Read More

Proactive approach key to avoid scandal

08-Dec-2017

Financial services organisations need to get proactive about compliance in all aspects of their business in order to avoid future scandals and further public scrutiny, according to the Regtech Association. Julia.. Read More

AMP unveils goals-based engine

07-Dec-2017

AMP has launched a new goals-based modelling engine that provides clients with a detailed picture of the impact different advice strategies will have on their long-term financial circumstances. The new engine, w.. Read More

Opinion – More regulatory change to come

04-Dec-2017

When the new owner of Formula One recently announced substantial rule changes designed to level the playing field and reduce the cost of execution for teams, not everyone was happy about it. Ferrari, the most success.. Read More

Praemium inks deal with Perth advice group

30-Nov-2017

Praemium has partnered with Perth-based advice and investment management firm Merchant Group in a move that will see advisers able to outsource all portfolio administration tasks to the managed accounts group. I.. Read More

Instos ignorant of data quality

29-Nov-2017

Large financial institutions were still largely ignorant of the importance of data quality in preventing large-scale errors and client remediation programs, according to QMV Solutions. Addressing a media lunch i.. Read More

FPA urges fintech-driven efficiency

24-Nov-2017

Financial planners need to make better use of fintech to improve efficiency when it comes to developing client strategies and statements of advice, with more than 100 technology solutions now available on the Austral.. Read More