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Rising HNW numbers fuel need for specialist advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... private market investments. Some 146,000 HNW investors are currently invested in the space, while a further 32,000 plan to make an investment within the next year. "This trend reflects a desire for diversification and higher returns, particularly among ...

Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... have never wanted to do anything to discourage people from taking genetic tests and accessing the information they need to make informed choices about their health," she said. "Australia's life insurers put in place an industry standard back in 2019 ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... (SMC) said the Coalition's support for paying super on Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay is very welcome - but its bid to make it optional undermines the whole policy intent of boosting the retirement savings of new mums. It said the cash-out proposal ...

AFCA consults on superannuation life insurance disputes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... greater clarity around what to expect from AFCA processes, greater transparency about the way we investigate complaints and make decisions, and ensure we continue to deliver consistent outcomes for complaints to AFCA," it said. "The documents will help ...

MLC Life appoints two C-suite executives

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
MLC Life Insurance has appointed a chief executive, individual business and a chief customer and strategy officer. Gerard Kerr joins the life insurer as chief executive, individual business, while Jane McGovern moves internally from chief risk officer ...

TradingHub makes Australian debut

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
The provider of risk-based trade surveillance software has announced its entry into the Australian marketplace with the opening of a Sydney office. It comes at a time where market manipulation is becoming increasingly sophisticated, which is now under ...

Westpac names new chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
... knows what needs to be done and will move at pace, ensuring a seamless transition." Also commenting, King said: "Anthony will make a great chief executive. In his time at Westpac, he's proven he has what it takes to deliver for customers, employees and ...

VanEck to launch defence ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
... the opportunities," he said. "Our role as a fund manager is to offer a range of investment opportunities so investors can make their own decisions about where they wish to direct their money." The launch of DFND brings VanEck's total number of ETFs ...

Financial Standard wins Impact Award

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024
... presented at Activam Group's 2024 act Conference Charity Gala Dinner this week. The Impact Awards aim to "highlight those who make a meaningful difference by encouraging growth, building strong partnerships, and driving the evolution of the investment ...

Rest hires two general managers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024
... Hubbard, chief technology and data officer. "Florence will be instrumental in advancing our strategy to simplify super and make it engaging for our members. She will ensure Rest is equipped to create even more intuitive, personalised and secure experiences ...