![]() Clive Fernandes Chief Executive Officer Clive is the founder and director of Sevaka, a FinTech company that delivers AI-powered financial advice and customer service applications to the superannuation industry. Clive has worked in the technology and financial services industry over the last 24 years. His expertise spans management, project execution, digital technologies, and forging strategic alliances. Clive's background offers a unique perspective on the intersection of finance and technology, and his insights have been featured in the National Business Review, NZ Herald, and Radio New Zealand.
CLIVE FERNANDES | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026 While attracting new members is difficult, retaining them can be even more challenging, as Admins Special Accounts chief executive Clive Fernandes pinpoints exactly where AI can help. Read more CLIVE FERNANDES | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026 As the super industry continues to evolve, innovation becomes the centralised focus for continued growth in client acquisition and retention. Read more CLIVE FERNANDES | THURSDAY, 24 APR 2025 This article explores the transformative change that can be achieved through the implementation of smart technologies, highlighting how this has been achieved by some financial services entities overseas. Read more CLIVE FERNANDES | THURSDAY, 17 APR 2025 This article explores the evolution of superannuation, the operational challenges funds face, their impact on members and the financial system, and the solutions that can drive industry transformation. Read more CLIVE FERNANDES | FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025 While generative AI grabs headlines for its capabilities in content creation and automation, its real value in financial advice lies in how it augments existing processes and empowers human advisers to provide better services. Read more PAGE: 1 |
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Though she initially tried, Sacha Burchgart couldn't escape the call of a career in financial advice; it just took staring down her own mortality to see what's possible when you do things differently. Jamie Williamson writes.








