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Sunsuper, QSuper members ask for better climate disclosures

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 6 APR 2021
... 2050, and the fund's base case scenario for a low carbon world. The 141 members are also seeking a copy of QSuper's ESG policy, and the details of their risk management framework for material investment risks such as climate change. "QSuper states that ...

MetLife expands virtual health service

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 1 APR 2021
... will now offer a three-year rate guarantee for all lump sum retail products. For the first three years of a new retail policy, MetLife will guarantee there will be no unexpected increases to the base rates of a client's premium.

Risk inflows stagnant, satisfaction varies

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2021
Risk premium inflows experienced marginal decreases in the 12 months to December 2020 as the gap in consumer satisfaction grows, new research shows. The latest data from Plan For Life showed total inflows increased 0.5% to $16.3 billion with just a ...

ISA chief economist departs

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021
... Australia over the la st six years. His thoughtful papers have made important contributions to the nation's economic policy debate," Industry Super Australia chief executive Bernie Dean said. "We wish him the best for his future endeavours." Anthony ...

ClearView bolsters team

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021
... effect later this year. It is also an important year for ClearView with key transformation projects underway including a new policy administration system, underwriting rules engine and adviser portal," ClearView general manager, life insurance Gerard ...

Chief economist update: BOJ has no plans to ease easing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept monetary policy settings at its March meeting - short-term key interest rate at minus 0.1% and the target for the 10-year Japanese government bond yield at around 0%. It also pledged that it "will continue with Quantitative ...

MetLife announces suite of product changes

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2021
... will now offer a three-year rate guarantee for all lump sum retail products. For the first three years of a new retail policy, MetLife will guarantee there will be no unexpected increases to the base rates of a client's premium. However, premiums may ...

Kelly O'Dwyer joins EQT board

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2021
... recorded," said Equity Trustees chair Carol Schwartz. "She brings a combination of deep understanding of government and policy, with a focus on economic and tax policy, Australia's financial regulatory framework, corporate governance, risk and compliance ...

Chief economist update: Australia's virtuous cycle keeps on turning

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2021
... by 1.3 percentage points to 4.5%. With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintaining its guidance to provide continued policy support, the AztraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine being produced locally by CSL, and the flow on from stronger overseas growth, chances ...

Advice association chief steps down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021
... the time is right to hand over the reins, as a new wave of reform heads the advice industry's way. General manager, policy and professionalism Phil Anderson has been appointed chief executive in an acting capacity while the AFA board searches for ...