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NAB falls after cost growth revision

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... returns." NAB's trading update also commented that credit impairment charges of $11 million reflected continued benign asset quality, including low specific charges. "There has been no impact on credit impairment charges from changes to assumptions used ...

What the QAR should focus on: MLC Life

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
MLC Life Insurance has said the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) should focus on how to ensure Australians can access financial advice, regardless of their wealth. Ahead of Michelle Levy's draft report due later this month, MLC Life said it believes ...

AMP North bolsters managed portfolio offering

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... North retirement income solution later this year, addressing an important need for many Australians," she said. "High-quality investment solutions, low fees and efficient adviser and client functionality are the hallmarks of a quality wrap platform ...

US Senate passes $1tn Inflation Reduction Act

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
... for helping lower energy costs, reducing climate related risks that threaten the economy and for creating millions of quality jobs in rural and disadvantaged communities. The Bill now awaits passage by the House which is set to convene on August 12 for ...

Australian Eagle team to join Montgomery IM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
... returns to our clients. The Australian Eagle team has a strong track record of outperforming the market by following a quality-and valuation-focused investment approach that is closely aligned with our own. Until now Australian Eagle's long-only ...

Growthpoint takes on Fortius Funds Management

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2022
... fund manager with an over 30-year track record of generating an average of 17% per annum for its investors, a mix of high-quality institutional investors, high-net-worth and wholesale investors. "We intend to grow the funds under management business ...

How super should be using technology: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2022
... is accurate, up to date and complete. According to the consultancy firm, reasonable steps to address the risk to data quality posed by emerging technology solutions include a failover plan to ensure business continuity in instances where results are ...

FSC announces dual board appointment

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2022
... share the FSC's commitment to a more competitive, efficient, and growing financial services sector that delivers high quality products for Australian consumers." Mota said: "I am pleased to take on the role as director of the FSC board as we work together ...

FSC analyses super, advice developments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2022
... Services Council (FSC) has examined the government's legislative agenda for super and given a policy update on the Quality of Advice Review. Firstly, following assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones' announcement ...

TAL completes acquisition of Westpac Life

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2022
... We are looking forward to working with Westpac through our partnership to provide Westpac customers with access to high-quality life insurance solutions that meet their diverse needs throughout different stages of their lives," he said. "We are pleased ...