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ASIC launches civil action against American Express

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2022
... "This regime turned a new page in the regulation of financial products in Australia and is intended to deliver better outcomes for consumers. It is a priority for ASIC to maximise these increased protections and see the long-term benefits of the DDO ...

First Sentier names global responsible investment head

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... the same page and make sure that we were adhering to our principle purpose on the one hand, which is delivering better outcomes for society, environment and the economy and delivering better outcomes for our clients and working through what does that ...

'Our fears were warranted': Chant West proposes YFYS alternative

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022
... possible. Likewise, Grattan Institute recently argued that the YFYS reforms are working as intended, leading to better outcomes for members. It said retaining the integrity of the performance test was critical. Grattan Institute also said the expansion ...

APRA proposes changes to successor fund transfers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2022
... important all trustees are prepared to initiate a timely transfer of members where indicators point to this achieving better outcomes for members." As such, APRA intends to introduce requirements in Prudential Standard SPS 515 Strategic Planning and ...

Don't water down YFYS: Grattan Institute

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2022
... Productivity Commission. In its submission, Grattan Institute has argued the reforms are working as intended, leading to better outcomes for members. It said retaining the integrity of the performance test is critical. "The existing test provides a clear ...

New APRA chair named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022
... the performance of our superannuation system to name a few. Successfully managing these challenges will deliver better outcomes to the Australian people." He added that he believes the regulator's strength is in its people. "APRA's strength is ...

Colonial First State introduces new platform

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022
... advocacy and strategic partnerships, CFS Elevate hopes to contribute to a stronger advice industry and deliver better outcomes for Australians seeking financial advice."

Worst performing super funds named

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2022
... 30." The second major trend coming out of the report for this year is that scale does not necessarily lead to better outcomes for members. "We found no evidence that larger funds outperform smaller funds. The performance of merged funds has not improved," ...

Allianz Retire+ bolsters executive team

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2022
... advisers. These new appointments at the executive and board level will support our strategic reset in delivering better outcomes for all Australian retirees," he said. With over 28 years in financial services, Stewart began his career at Asgard, before ...

Four MySuper products fail for second time: APRA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022
... made by new members after today. APRA said it will be engaging with the four trustees to ensure members achieve better outcomes as quickly and safely as possible. In total, APRA assessed 69 MySuper products with 93% passing. Further, five of the products ...