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Commonwealth Super Corp selects Challenger for retirement products

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023
... Challenger chief executive and managing director Nick Hamilton said he is honoured the partnership with CSC will support Australians who have served in the APS and ADF in their retirement. "Like many older Australians, a significant cohort of CSC customers ...

New chair named for Future Generation Global

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
... sectors intersect, will be invaluable as we work to promote wellbeing and prevent mental health conditions in young Australians through investment." Meanwhile, Westacott said: "I am delighted to become part of helping achieve better mental health outcomes ...

Treasury mulls reforming use of genetic test results by life insurers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
... insurance. In response to the consultation, CALI chief executive Christine Cupitt said: "Genetic testing can help empower Australians to manage potential health risks in a preventative and personalised way." "Our industry certainly doesn't want to dissuade ...

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 ...

Young women report low financial literacy: NAB

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023
... over 65 (81%) had the highest self-reported financial literacy. Additionally, NAB said that despite three out of four Australians (75%) considering their financial literacy to be "good" to "excellent", the percentage of individuals reporting instances ...

AMP to pay $100m to settle BOLR class action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023
... advisers and we're looking forward to working with them in the delivery of quality financial advice, at a time when Australians need it more than ever." After years of receding, AMP's share price rose on the back of this morning's announcement ...

ASFA appoints Mary Delahunty as chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023
... mission to bring the whole industry together to strengthen the effectiveness of our superannuation system for all Australians," he said. "With a deep pipeline of consultation on critical issues ahead of us, and the planned delivery of a comprehensive ...

Inaugural FAAA award winners named

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... financial advice profession. Abood added that the awards highlight the invaluable role of financial advisers in helping Australians achieve financial wellbeing and security through quality advice. "The Awards recognise those who have delivered the highest ...

Super Members Council names chief executive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023
... Superannuation Trustees (AIST). "This is a great responsibility and opportunity to build a powerful voice for those 10 million Australians who entrust their savings with profit-to-member super funds," Schubert said. "I thank the SMC Board for their confidence ...