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Life insurance M&A outlook gloomy: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2017
... are overlooking Australia for superior acquisition opportunities elsewhere in the Asia Pacific. Willis Towers Watson's analysis of merger and acquisitions in the global insurance market over the next three years predicts activity in the Australian sector ...

APRA delivers poor super fund ultimatum

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... industry, on average, appear to be those that have appointed independent or non-affiliated directors. "Our preliminary analysis of outcomes across the industry using a wide range of metrics suggests, however, that there may be some correlation between ...

ASIC brings in disclosure expert to review RG97

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... information for consumer decision making and the extent to which it assists consumers (including by contributing to market analysis) in comparing products and the practicalities and costs of producing fee and cost information." "During the review ASIC ...

Energy Super launches group insurance platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... simplify the underwriting process for members. For trustees and administrators, LifeView allows access to real-time data and analysis of super funds' claims experience. Energy Super chief executive Robyn Petrou said the platform will empower its members ...

Long-short performance justifies fees: Zenith

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... unlimited, Zenith believes short selling is a specialised skill which requires a high level of experience and detailed stock analysis. In addition, a strong level of risk management is essential in ensuring that positions are managed effectively. When ...

Linear buy sees Managed Accounts expand board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017
... commercializing the excellent capability Linear has developed over the past 10 years. "We have already commenced the analysis required to deliver to two large potential clients, who combined have over $5.5 billion in funds under advice that could potentially ...

PIMCO launches adviser education tool

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2017
... a premium CPD-accredited curriculum that combines our economic and markets insights, client resources, and investment analysis to help financial advisers maximise the value they deliver to their clients." "This education platform will further enhance ...

Industry funds adopt robo-advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2017
... said. Other initiatives the university and Mercer have undertaken together include engaging students to assist with data analysis, as well as researching a range of global issues such as Australia's ageing population.

Global manager receives makeover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2017
... research and analytics of its Portfolio Research and Consulting Group. It will also provide clients with market trend analysis and forecasting for an in-depth understanding of the intersection between investor sentiment and decision-making. Natixis IM ...

Males dominate ASX200 top job

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
... companies are typically highly educated males based in Sydney and boast international work experience, a Robert Half analysis shows. Only 12 out of the top 200 ASX-listed companies were led by women. One-third (33%) were appointed to the top job externally ...