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ASFA publishes new service standards on claims handling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2025
... are declined, including clear explanation and an efficient path for review. It also sets out the interoperability and efficiency where both insurer and trustee decisions are required for members to receive a benefit payment. The service standard takes ...

AMP North launches model portfolio solution with BlackRock, Lonsec

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025
... private label model portfolio solutions. "Through this innovative new offer, we're helping practices accelerate their efficiency by creating tailored, high-quality investment portfolios for their clients which are governed, managed and administered by ...

Bombora Advice appoints new chair, managing director

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025
... the new role. "My focus will be the next phase of Bombora's strategic journey that will include enhancing operational efficiency, capitalising on growth opportunities in the life insurance sector and improving both adviser and client experiences," he ...

Super funds, banks say cybersecurity is now their biggest concern

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUN 2025
... Standard previously reported that while 68% believed APRA effectively balanced financial safety with considerations of efficiency, competition, and financial stability, only 24% of respondents felt APRA's prudential framework changes adequately considered ...

Desktop Broker to deliver direct indexing via partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025
... giving advisers more choice in how they build and manage portfolios - offering advisers and clients the transparency, efficiency, and control they expect from a modern wealth solution," Saunders said. Meanwhile, Briefcase founder and chief executive ...

Old challenges push asset managers to inflection point: Citi

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025
... those without. "We are particularly encouraged by the growing recognition that outsourcing is no longer just about efficiency - it's about enablement," he said. "By putting investment where it creates most enterprise value (e.g. portfolio management ...

Firms rebuffing AFCA determinations should be named: FAAA, professional bodies

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025
... recent authorisation condition issued by the federal government and to improve the effectiveness, transparency, and efficiency of its complaint-handling processes. Since the CSLR was established in April 2024, they argued that ASIC has on several occasions ...

ASIC shrinks IPO timetable to boost listings

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
... but remained hopeful for its secondary capital raising as it continues to be "globally recognised" for its speed and efficiency. "While we do not see regulatory settings as the silver bullet, we have received lots of ideas and are considering further ...

Stakeholders ask ASIC for tougher private markets regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... Australia's private credit industry," ASIC said. Some respondents highlighted concerns around the need for greater efficiency and transparency of corporate debt markets. ASIC said it will consider this in due course. Another common sentiment was ...

Escala poised to overhaul strategy

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025
... the New York-listed parent prioritising revenue-generating roles as it intensifies its drive for greater operational efficiency. It is understood that Escala and Focus are working through their management agreement and sorting how to deal with equity ...