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Insignia reports advice outflows, adviser losses

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
... enhance our proprietary Evolve platform ahead of the next phase of simplification, while enhancements to the ANZ Smart Choice Super product suite demonstrate out focus on process efficiencies and environmental responsibility," Insignia chief executive ...

Equity Trustees, OnePath dominate choice heatmap failure

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
A host of Equity Trustees and OnePath options once again dominated the worst-performing and most expensive Choice products in APRA's newly published heatmap results. Of the 407 options with an eight-year return history APRA analysed, 182 or 45% ...

Link to offer Allianz Retire+ solution to super funds

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
... solutions like AGILE," McGrath said. "To truly tailor unique retirement paths for members, we believe super funds also need choice." McGrath said this means identifying and providing access to a selection of product solutions, digital tools and services ...

AIA launches retail rewards program

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2023
AIA Australia has launched an incentive program for new retail clients in a bid to encourage healthy behaviours. The insurer offers Healthier Life Reward to new customers who are non-smokers with a body mass index between 18-26 and have no medical loading. ...

Super fund selection driven by fees: SCA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023
... fees and charges as the most important factor when selecting a new fund. Super fund performance and ease of investment choice were also crucial factors for consumers. SCA's survey also showed that only 42% of participants are confident about having ...

YFYS recommendations not enough: AIST

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2023
... short of our position that that all APRA-regulated accumulation products should be tested, including poorly performing Choice products. "Without this, the members of products not included in the YourSuper comparison tool and that are not tested will ...

Consumer interests prioritised in YFYS review

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... transparency," O'Halloran said. Meanwhile, Industry Super Australia (ISA) expressed disappointment that poorer performing Choice sector will remain "shielded" from assessment, including all products in the deaccumulation phase. ISA called on the ...

Hostplus cuts Choiceplus fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... our scale to our members, resulting in product and service improvements like this, that give our members more control and choice in the way they manage their investments, and to be able to do so at a highly competitive cost," Hostplus chief executive ...

Jones releases Your Future, Your Super review outcomes

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
... members over a longer time period," he said. The existing test currently does not reflect the diversity and objectives of choice products. "At the same time, it remains important that funds are held accountable for underperformance in the choice sector. ...

BT Super, Mercer merger completes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2023
... merged Mercer Super Trust benefit from meaningful fee reductions, while all members will have access to expanded investment choice and an enhanced member experience. Members will also have access to additional benefits and support services including ...