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Allianz Retire+ launches new retirement income solution

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
... retirement income product, designed to enhance the provision of retirement planning for advisers. Allianz Guaranteed Income for Life (AGILE), available in early March, is a next-generation retirement solution delivering a guaranteed income for life. ...

We did too much: Lowe

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2023
... keep interest rates low for as long as needed. "Turns out that it wasn't what was needed," he admitted. "We returned to life much more quickly than anyone had expected, and the economy has bounced back quickly. Here we are with a 50-year low in unemployment ...

Knight Frank, Berkadia form international alliance

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2023
... experience will flow seamlessly with Knight Frank's vast global network and valuation expertise to shift out transaction life cycle into high gear." Knight Frank national head of capital markets Australia Justin Bond added: "Our partnership with Berkadia ...

Super, advice class actions dampen CBA results

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023
... interests of members and breached its trustee duties when taking out group insurance policies obtained from Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited (CMLA). It is alleged that CFSIL entered and maintained insurance policies with CMLA on terms that ...

Equity Trustees names super head

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023
... acquisition of Zurich Australian Super and trustee appointments to AIA (Comminsure) in 2019, followed by HUB24 Super Fund and AMP Life super funds in 2020," O'Brien said. "Andrew inherits a capable and strong leadership team, excellent clients, and clear ...

Challenger reports strong results

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2023
... 1H23 net profit before tax (NPBT) rose 5% to $250 million, with the higher earnings driven by strong book growth from the Life business. However, statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) of $123 million was down 56%. Challenger's assets under management ...

Treasury releases Quality of Advice Review final report

CASSANDRA BALDINI, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2023
... Levy recommends. The final report also includes a recommendation to maintain the current commission and clawback rates on life insurance advice. Those providing this advice should obtain the client's informed consent before accepting a commission ...

Mercer proposes superannuation tax overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2023
... forward so that more Australians, and especially lower-income earners and women, can enjoy a better and financially-secure life in retirement." Further, Mercer's Super tax reform leading to fairer outcomes report highlighted three key benefits of its ...

AMP completes infrastructure equity business sale

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023
... Management. However, this deal has been delayed as AMP awaits Chinese regulatory approval for the sale of its interest in China Life AMP Asset Management (CLAMP) to Dexus. AMP and Dexus have engaged in discussions regarding an alternative transaction ...

NEOS Life expands in South Australia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
NEOS Life has created a dedicated business development function and underwriting team to support the South Australian market. After launching in 2018, NEOS Life said its growth has been rapid and the expansion is required to meet growing demand for ...