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MetLife announces suite of product changes

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2021
MetLife has made a range of product changes, attempting to address concerns about rising premiums. The insurer will now offer a three-year rate guarantee for all lump sum retail products. For the first three years of a new retail policy, MetLife will ...

APRA gains traction on superannuation data project

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2021
... insurance arrangement, expenses, member demographics and asset allocation classifications. The 10 new reporting standards cover the structure and profile of registrable superannuation entities (RSE), performance, member demographics, expense management ...

RBNZ puts Westpac on notice

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAR 2021
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has instructed Westpac New Zealand (WNZL) to hold additional liquid assets and commission independent reports into its risk governance and liquidity risk management. The RBNZ has instructed that the first independent ...

ASIC praises super trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2021
ASIC has released the findings of its review of how superannuation trustees supported members during COVID-19 with overall positive feedback. The corporate regulator said it took several actions to check on the support provided by superannuation trustees ...

APAC lagging on net zero goal: Survey

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2021
A new survey has revealed the APAC region is lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to setting clear goals to reach a net-zero carbon emissions target. The survey, published by Robeco, found while the number of investors that have already ...

Hyperion ETF goes live

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2021
... benefited from its holding in Tesla. Hyperion believes its 25 holdings have predictable earnings, low debt, high interest cover, sustainable competitive advantages, and strong free cash flow. In addition, Morningstar recently upgraded the Hyperion Small ...

LGIAsuper overhauls insurance, closes product

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAR 2021
... sufficiently protected and that the premiums charged are competitive and fair. We only charge what it costs us to provide insurance cover and we do not make any profit from the insurance provided to our members." The fund said it paid over $35 million ...

AustralianSuper introduces insurance changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAR 2021
AustralianSuper and its insurer TAL are making several changes to insurance premiums that will amend work-cover ratings and see some members pay lower premiums. Following its annual insurance review, Australia's largest superannuation fund, which ...

Super fund appoints head of asset allocation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAR 2021
... portfolio management responsibilities including assisting in asset allocation for suites of multi-asset portfolios that cover the full spectrum of investor risk appetites. Prior to that Woods also held roles at CLSA, Macquarie and IBM. AEF chief investment ...

Alphinity portfolio manager resigns

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAR 2021
... transition." Palmqvist and Thomson will take over technology coverage, Thomas will take over communication services, and Jonas will cover utilities. Alphinity is distributed and partly owned by Challenger's multi-boutique business Fidante Partners. ...