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Superannuation fund tweaks fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2019
... experienced as a fund." Piper said in addition to the changes, Christian Super will be launching a range of product enhancements over the coming months. The fund recently awarded Robeco a $100 million enhanced indexing strategy mandate, which is part ...

Smaller platforms continue to excel

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2019
... levels at the same time. Notable developments in 2018 ranged from improved cash management tools to client portal enhancements." Choi said the report also recognised the growing influence of managed accounts, noting 16 platforms now offered managed accounts ...

BT adds extra capability to life quote software

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAR 2019
Financial advisers using BT's life insurance quote and application software will enjoy new enhancements after the wealth group rolled out an update. Two new features have found their way into BT's LifeCENTRAL+ and are set to make life easier for financial ...

UBS fined for careless conduct

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 NOV 2018
... further training for the traders, updating the equities desk manual, and is implementing or developing trade monitoring enhancements." The panel said it accepts there was no intention to contravene market integrity rules. "The conduct neither caused ...

BTFG enhances life cover application process, waives fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2018
... life insurance easier and more efficient," BTFG head of product, life insurance Kim Cohen said. Coinciding with the enhancements, BT has waived all Protection Plan policy fees applied on lump sum cover for new applicants until 16 December, 2018. This ...

Specialist insurer updates definitions

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018
... "PPS Mutual's products are designed to be top-quality and tailored for the needs of professionals." The suite of enhancements has been passed back to all members so that everyone is on the same product series, he said. PPS Mutual offers its products ...

Confidence remains in face of regulatory headwinds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018
... Accordingly, RBC Investor & Treasury Services is currently transforming the way it operates in Australia through system enhancements and digital solutions as part of a multi-year technology integration program. "Asset managers want more than commoditised ...

BT overhauls life cover limits and definitions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
BT has announced a raft of enhancements to its Protection Plans products, including updated medical definitions and increased life insurance cover for farmers and homemakers. Previously capped at $3 million, farmers will now be able to access up to ...

Life insurers cautious about My Health Record

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2018
... and mitigate the need for mandatory medical assessments and retesting. The insurer also said it was likely these enhancements would significantly reduce time in application, underwriting and claim processing, leading to faster outcomes for customers. ...

Industry fund grows advice access

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2018
... fully compatible with mobile devices and complements advice some members already receive over the phone or in person. Enhancements to the funds' online experience come on the heels of Investment Trends latest Member Engagement report, which said ...