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Zurich launches new TPD option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2024
... broader suite of changes to TPD and Income Protection products across the Zurich and OnePath brands, including changes to assessment periods; improved rehabilitation offerings; and simplification of definitions and premium labels. Since its acquisition ...

Platinum quashes Regal bid

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2024
... approvals. Platinum said last week that its board would consider the merits of the Regal proposal having regard to its assessment of the stand-alone inherent value of Platinum in a change of control context, including with reference to Platinum's current ...

Regal sets eyes on Platinum takeover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
... scheme implementation deed. "The Platinum board is considering the merits of the Regal proposal having regard to its assessment of the stand-alone inherent value of Platinum in a change of control context, including with reference to Platinum's current ...

Federal Reserve rate cuts beckon

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... cuts," she said. "Our medium-term view, which calls for lower interest rates than the market, is underpinned by our assessment of secular trends. Factors such as aging demographics, slowing productivity growth, and increasing inequality have pushed down ...

Australian Ethical locks in new custodian

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2024
... from several custodians in partnering together. It's understood that Australian Ethical conducted a broad-based market assessment, considering criteria such as delivery confidence, cost efficiencies, and the ability to executive custody services effectively. ...

New bill seeks to block investments involving Cbus

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024
... meets all legal obligations regarding the appointment and ongoing review of directors, who must pass a fit and proper assessment. Bragg, however, criticised Cbus for not taking action to remove these board members despite allegations of "thuggery, organised ...

Super's board requirements are sound: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024
... has supported the regulator's actions. "It's a legal requirement that trustee directors must pass a fit and proper assessment before their appointment and each year. These are comprehensive assessments - and APRA's expectations are clear." Schubert said ...

Super performance test needs personal rate of return: Adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... superannuation fund rather than the performance of an individual member's account. Super funds, instead, should undertake an assessment that measures individual account performance to see if member outcomes are indeed being achieved and provide a ...

UK regulators propose framework for workplace pension schemes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
UK regulators have proposed rules for a new 'Value for Money' framework for default workplace defined contribution pension schemes, which has been likened to an "evolved version" of the APRA performance test. The joint framework, developed by the Financial ...

IFM, ASX-listed firms bet on renewable fuels

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUL 2024
... Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to help reduce emissions, starting with Ampol and IFM undertaking a feasibility assessment of a renewable fuels facility at Ampol's Lytton Refinery in Brisbane. They will also work with GrainCorp to explore ...