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Still work to be done on group insurance: ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
... included in this review should also make efforts to apply the examples and action points in this report to deliver better outcomes for their members," ASIC said. ASIC said funds should harness data to monitor member outcomes from insurance and proactively ...

Super funds have the power to make change: Advocates

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
... Colvin spoke on a panel about the way super funds can engage and communicate with diverse member cohorts to create better outcomes. "It comes back to the purpose of super which is for people to have a decent retirement and having a decent retirement ...

Link Group appoints general manager

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 20 MAR 2023
... client portfolio that will help both Link Group and our clients strengthen our partnerships and continue to build better outcomes for clients, employers and members," McGrath said. McGrath added that Link Group is committed to investing in new tech-enabled ...

2023 will be better for bonds: Experts

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
... selectivity matters given the size and diversity within corporate bonds, we believe being selective can provide better outcomes for investors." According to the investment manager, there is also a good reason to be optimistic about municipal bonds. "First ...

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 ...