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Charities must go corporate or face extinction: Koda

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
... Knowles said the recent questions around the operation of the Shane Warne Foundation were an example of the new governance standards expected from Australian charities. "Non-profits must be transparent and able to respond quickly and effectively to public ...

New insurance industry guidance on its way

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2016
... to harmonise their data dictionaries to better meet the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's (APRA) reporting standards. Cox said the FSC's data dictionary was mainly practitioner facing and for use of its own stakeholders and members, allowing ...

FSC announces life insurance award winners

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2016
... meet the challenges of the next generation," was given to MLC chief underwriter and head of underwriting quality and standards Fiona Guscott. ANZ managing director - Australia Wealth Alexis George won the Leadership Award for "[demonstrating] a consistent ...

CommInsure enhances claims process

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016
... reported are not a reflection of the values of our people or our business." Austin added, "We expect the highest ethical standards of all our employees and will continue to ensure that the policies and processes within the business support these standards." ...

Super tax concessions no gift

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016
... objectives of super. "The objectives of super have always been very clear - they are to supplement the age pension and raise standards of living in retirement, increase national savings and to reduce dependence on future pension outlays. "Plans to reduce ...

Up to 2.4m super members affected by CommInsure scandal

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2016
... midst of an insurance review with CommInsure. "As part of this review, NGS will take into consideration the ethical standards and governance approach of CommInsure," the fund said. "We apply these standards across any review process as a matter of principle ...

Industry reacts to super objective

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2016
... confidence that superannuation savings accumulated during their working lives will provide them with appropriate living standards in retirement. Enshrining the objective of superannuation in law is a very positive step for building and maintaining confidence ...

FSC defends industry self-regulation

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... consultation with industry stakeholders, consumer groups and regulators. "The Code will commit life insurers to strong standards of customer service, and will enhance consumer protections in the key areas of underwriting and claims." "The development ...

Narev apologetic in face of CommInsure allegations

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 7 MAR 2016
... that needed help. "We are deeply committed to being an ethical business. We will do our utmost to maintain the highest standards and avoid mistakes. But as we have said before, being ethical does not mean being perfect. So an important part of being ...

Zurich to promote advice profession through Grad Mentor

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016
... practices, as well as introducing further professional development pathways for the profession. "At a time when education standards for advisers are under the microscope we want to give a greater voice to young advisers at professional development events ...