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Media Super launches $30m revolving fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 APR 2017
... for its default MySuper (Balanced) option in the last two years. The R&D Tax Credit regime is administered jointly by Innovation Australia (with the assistance of AusIndustry) and the Australian Taxation Office.

Philanthropy Australia names recipients of annual industry awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... members and sponsors for their support. "Although Australian philanthropic organisations stand at the forefront of innovation, their important work is often done behind the scenes. The Awards showcase the many impressive examples of great leadership ...

Suncorp appoints non-executive director

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... include former Microsoft Australia managing director Pip Marlow to the position of chief executive officer - strategic innovation, and former chief financial officer for banking and wealth within Suncorp David Carter to the position of chief executive ...

MAX Awards launch Financial Literacy Campaign of the Year

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
... Year - Financial Services Financial Services App of the Year Product Launch of the Year Investment Product of the Year Innovation of the Year Nominations are open until early next week (Monday, April 10). The awards period is for all sales initiatives ...

New alliance to encourage female planners

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
... Beck said. FPA chief executive Dante De Gori added: "We hope our collaboration with FEW will help foster community, innovation and leadership amongst existing female financial planners, but also encourage more women to choose it as a profession." FEW ...

Mercer appoints acting CIO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2017
... return of Jo-Anne Bloch and Nick White. Bloch has spent the last three years as a partner and team leader of the Global Innovation Hub in Mercer's New York business, while White has been serving as director of portfolio construction research in the United ...

AMP reshapes advice businesses, appoints MD

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
... channel strategy and services team, which AMP said will "focus on simplifying processes for advisers while driving innovation." AMP group executive advice and New Zealand Jack Regain explained the changes, saying: "We are proud of the difference our ...

FSC awards life insurance standouts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
... submission, with the Commonwealth Bank's 'Back to Wellness Program' submission being highly commended. The Consumer Innovation Award went to AIA 'Vitality', while AMP's 'MyLife' was highly commended. MLC's general manager sales, retail advice, Russell ...

Westpac minimises disruption with disruption

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2017
... Peled said: "With Australia's growing passion for social media, we are excited to partner with Westpac to bring our innovation to the Australian market." Westpac Keyboard is currently only available to iPhone users with an Android version expected to ...

Productivity Commission proposes default super overhaul

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
... common around the world in retirement savings systems," the report said. "But they can also stifle competition and innovation that would otherwise occur when consumers make active decisions, and discourage individuals learning about a sizeable asset ...