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Labor renews calls for banking Royal Commission

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2017
... the Senate Inquiry into Consumer Protections in the Banking, Insurance and Financial Sector, consumer protection group CHOICE published verbatim 771 consumer complaints about experiences in the sector. "The big four have been ripping people off for decades ...

Decidedly undecided

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2017
... the first round of polls show that Frenchmen and women don't know what they want. This indecision is underscored by the choice of centrist Emmanuel Macron (23.8% based on preliminary results) and far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen (21.6%) - two candidates ...

Investment group takes majority stake in global advice firm

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
... added: "By consistently delivering value to its clients and partner firms, Focus has distinguished itself as the partner-of-choice for leading independent wealth managers in the US and beyond. We look forward to supporting the firm's continued success ...

Fitzpatricks strengthens Victorian advice presence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
Fitzpatricks Private Wealth is continuing its expansion with the addition of two Melbourne advice practices. Chronos Private and Marasea Partners have aligned with Fitzpatricks, following a line of firms to come under its licence in the past 12 months. ...

Open data carries privacy risk: ABA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... of how open data affects vulnerable customers, including the implications around product access and predatory lending. Choice head of campaigns Erin Turner, who took part in the event, said that it's time to "move beyond education" and focus on the systems ...

ClearView slams APL standard

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... document, confirming the industry could not self-regulate and would achieve nothing in terms of increasing competition, choice and customer best interest. The draft does not provide clear guidance on how broad the range of insurance products should be ...

Australian Ethical Super leads new green bond

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... responding to investor demand for low carbon economy investment opportunities, further strengthening our position as a fund of choice for those looking to invest responsibly." ICPF's portfolio of 14 office assets is valued at more than $4.1 billion and ...

NAB Wealth hire targets growth

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2017
... a valued and enduring experience for both advisers and consumers," Barnwell said. "We aim to be the licensee partner of choice based on our ability to support businesses through better technology, practical customer insights, and a culture of innovation." ...

Hunter Hall LIC chair ousted

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... Australian Financial Review editor Glenn Burge. Wilson said the new board would ensure HHV shareholders were "provided with the choice between realising fair value for their investment or remaining invested in the company with improved corporate governance ...

Can life and health insurers operate under one roof?

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
... This, in turn, could conceivably reduce instances of life claims. Speaking on the same panel from the consumer perspective, Choice campaigns manager Erin Turner said she saw some serious issues with this idea"We need to be careful about merging life ...