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Allianz Retire+ adds 'industry first' feature to AGILE

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023

Following industry feedback, Allianz Retire+ has made some updates to the Allianz Guaranteed Income for Life (AGILE) product it launched earlier this year. The first major update is the introduction of the Age Pension+ option, which enhances eligibility ...

Industry needs better retirement advice blueprint: Expert

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023

Longevity risk, a greying population, and the proliferation of retirement income products are forcing financial advisers to be better equipped in navigating a landscape that is becoming increasingly more complex, an industry expert says. Optimum Pensions ...

On-platform TDPs miss performance test benchmarks, worst on fees: APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023

APRA has released new insights into superannuation product performance, revealing that most on-platform trustee directed products (TDPs) underperform their benchmark and exhibit higher administration fees. The prudential regulator's analysis based on ...

ASX calls time on mFund settlement service

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023

Following an assessment and feedback from a recent consultation, the ASX has opted to wind down the mFund settlement service, setting a tentative deadline of May 2026 for the removal of funds. ASX noted that, since mFund's launch, an evolving market ...

Commonwealth Super Corp selects Challenger for retirement products

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) has joined forces with Challenger to launch the next stage of its retirement income strategy in early 2024. The longevity solution was developed by CSC under its RIS program to help meet its customer's ...

Income fund shuttered by Equity Trustees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023

Equity Trustees has moved to terminate a fund offered by Kaplan Funds Management, saying its purpose can no longer be accomplished. Investors were made aware earlier this month that the KFM Income Fund is set to be closed, with Equity Trustees citing ...

Treasury mulls reforming use of genetic test results by life insurers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023

Treasury is calling for feedback on the use of genetic testing in life insurance underwriting, citing concerns the existing moratorium is ineffective, negatively impacting medical research efforts, and a lack of compliance from insurers. The government's ...

AustralianSuper slams Brookfield's Origin Energy bid

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023

AustralianSuper has savaged Brookfield and EIG's eleventh-hour bid to acquire Origin Energy, emphatically asserting its intention to oppose a "low-ball" offer for the ASX-listed generator and retailer. The consortiums revised proposal under the ...

Inflation problem is homegrown: Bullock

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Michele Bullock warned that Australians' spending habits - particularly in the services sector - are now fuelling inflation. A trip to the hairdresser and dentist, eating out, and sporting and recreational ...

ASIC investigates iExtend over possible unlicensed conduct

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023

ASIC has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from iExtend Holdings Company (iExtend) after investigating concerns that it was operating without an AFSL. The undertaking also relates to iExi Pty Ltd, which trades as iExtend. Documents show the investigation ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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