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A third of Aussies want life insurance advice: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
New research commissioned by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) shows the number of people receiving professional life insurance advice remains low, despite a third showing interest. The survey polled over 1000 Australian workers aged between ...

Bravura Solutions executes restructure

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
Restructuring in line with a new global strategy, Bravura Solutions (Bravura) has promoted Paul Dunn and Chris Spencer to regional chief executives. Dunn, who has spent five years at Bravura, will step into the role of APAC chief executive. With more ...

Future Group acquires Verve Super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
Just a month on from taking on GuildSuper, Future Group has now acquired 100% of women-focused fund Verve Super. Verve Super is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Future Super, under a deal finalised this month. Having long struggled to offer a competitive ...

Treasury mulls reforming use of genetic test results by life insurers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
Treasury is calling for feedback on the use of genetic testing in life insurance underwriting, citing concerns the existing moratorium is ineffective, negatively impacting medical research efforts, and a lack of compliance from insurers. The government's ...

MA Financial issues first RMBS

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023
... Australian history, and we are very proud of setting this milestone and achievement," MA Financial joint chief executive Chris Wyke said. "It really does reflect the strong conservative underwriting practices that we do have in building out our residential ...

E&P settles class action for $16m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
E&P Financial Group has settled a class action relating to investment advice representatives gave for its in-house product, the Masters Residential Property Fund (URF) for $16 million. The lawsuit led by Shine Lawyers alleged that E&P's financial ...

Australian Unity sells advice arm to Fortnum, Nestworth

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023
... million bank debt tranche, which is scheduled for maturity in May 2024. Australian Unity healthcare property general manger Chris Smith said this outcome is an Australian first for healthcare property funds. "It's a significant validation of AUHPT's ...

Hollywood strike plays havoc with film fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2023
The AEP Screen Fund has not been able to raise a single dollar due to the ongoing strike action in Hollywood, but GSFM chief executive Damien McIntyre is confident the money will pour in once a deal between actors and production companies is signed. ...

La Trobe reveals global strategy, partners

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023
... broadening its current asset management operations through the launch of a global asset management strategy, with chief executive Chris Andrews saying the business is leaning into its global networks and private market expertise to deliver the best of ...

Stockspot launches two options

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... ETF. Topaz Income's grossed-up income for 12 months was 4.29%; it charges 0.37% p.a. in fees. Stockspot chief executive Chris Brycki said launching the two options is off the back of client conversations in the past year, who wanted protection from ...