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GBST upgrades WealthConnect platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
GBST has enhanced its WealthConnect platform, introducing the capability to model interactive superannuation, pension, and self-managed super fund (SMSF) strategies.

Financial services 300x more likely to get hacked: Expert

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
When it comes to cyber-attacks on financial services businesses, Cyber Collective founder Fraser Jack says it's not a matter of 'if' but 'when'.

Advisers should have an AI plan: Netwealth

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
When it comes to incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and big data into an financial advice practice, it's imperative to have a plan in place, according to Netwealth head of marketing Andrew Braun.

Iress reports $137m loss in 'challenging year'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
In a year deemed challenging by Iress chief executive Marcus Price, the firm saw its net profit after tax (NPAT) plummet from a $52.7 million profit to a $137.5 million loss for FY23, alongside a decrease in statutory EBITDA from $142.7 million to $89.6 ...

Investment Trends ranks top five platforms

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2024
Investment Trends 2023 Platform Benchmarking Report has positioned HUB24 as the best full-function platform, narrowly outperforming Netwealth.

AI poses potential challenge to financial stability: Gensler

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2024
Artificial intelligence could threaten financial stability, forcing novel macro-prudential strategies, according to US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler.

SIX launches share platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2024
A former co-founder of Future Super has launched Sustainable Investment Exchange (SIX), a share trading platform that combines activism and investing.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management enhances adviser portal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024
Financial advisers can now access premium content and portfolio analytics via J.P. Morgan Asset Management's upgraded adviser portal.

Novigi completes QMV Solutions deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
Novigi has formally acquired QMV Solutions, including the latter's Investigate DQ software, for an undisclosed figure.

AI is not the 'Wild West': Longo

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024
Despite the rapid progress of artificial intelligence (AI), existing obligations around good governance and the provision of financial services remain robust, according to ASIC chair Joe Longo.