Jan 16, 2018
FinTech "disruption" and innovation is a structural theme permeating and changing many aspects of the financial services sector. In this podcast, Julian Plummer, Managing Director and co-founder of FinTech company Midwinter discusses what this innovation means, how it is shaking up traditional companies and affecting business models.
Julian also examines the impact of mobile technology, the role of robo-advice, looks at the latest FinTech trends emanating from Silicon Valley and how these might affect its ongoing evolution.
Jake Moeller, Head of Lipper UK & Ireland Research at Thomson Reuters, interviewed Julian Plummer in Sydney, Australia on January 9, 2017
About Julian Plummer
As Managing Director of Midwinter, the primary focus of Julian's role is to develop, implement and drive the growth of Midwinter's financial planning software across Australia. This includes showcasing the Midwinter value proposition to licensees, practices, trustees and planners, and working with them to accelerate the growth of their businesses.
Julian has held a number of management positions within the Australian financial advice industry including Head of Quantitative Research for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Financial Wisdom. He has also worked with some of largest multi-manager and superannuation funds in Australia while an asset consultant at Intech Financial Services.
Julian has a Bachelor of Economics (Hons.) from the University of Western Australia and has completed the Chartered Financial Analyst course.