FINTECH

Financial planning

The Government is looking to help condense and automate some approvals, and consents advisers need for clients to reduce costs and increase the quality of advice, accordi...

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Financial planning

Bravura has acquired UK pensions software company Delta Financial Systems for $41 million, in a ‘natural extension’ to its growing product and services range. ...

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Superannuation

Fintech firms looking for new investment opportunities could look to smaller superannuation funds to integrate their financial planning and superannuation software, accor...

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Funds management

The proceeds of the raise will be used to support business development and product research. ...

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Funds management

A number of smaller competitors are coming for Afterpay’s buy now, pay later crown and reporting strong share price gains in the process....

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Funds management

There are two tech stocks that have seen performance of over 100% over the past year and the Australian information technology sector has lead markets in August with 15% ...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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Policy & Regulation

The Federal Government is finalising regulations for its enhanced regulatory sandbox for fintech businesses, which will commence from the start of September. ...

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Funds management

The payments firm is looking to collaborate in technology, geographic expansion, and future payment options with the Chinese technology giant. ...

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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...

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People & Products

Morningstar is to acquire Canadian financial planning and risk-profiling software firm PlanPlus Global....

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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....

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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....

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