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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 ...

Managed accounts achieve record inflows: IMAP

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023
... to communicate proactively with clients." According to the census, separately managed accounts remain the most popular choice for consumers, seeing an 18% increase in six months. Meanwhile, managed discretionary accounts saw a slight decrease in FUM ...

Openmarkets launches custody offering

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
... In launching the custody offering, Jowett commented that it "strengthens our market position as technology provider of choice for emerging retail investment platforms."

Jones to prioritise CSLR legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... parliament. "These measures will strengthen our financial system. They are supported by trusted consumer advocates such as Choice and are a direct response to some of the revelations heard at the Hayne Royal Commission," he said. "It's time to get these ...