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Could government issue its own annuities?

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 15 APR 2014
... environment, and removing the taxation arbitrage that exists between different types of products will deliver the product innovation and choice required to meet the needs of Australia's retirees." Another possibility that is often talked about, though ...

Professor proposes cheap longevity insurance design

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 15 APR 2014
... nimble. "One of the things that excites me about Australia is there's this huge pile of money and there's this hunger for innovation, there's an openness for innovation, you're not bogged down in as much regulation as there is in the US. "It could become ...

Class Super CEO departs suddenly

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2014
... closely with Kevin for many years and having witnessed first-hand his instrumental role in driving and delivering key innovation and successes for the SMSF administration software market and for Class."

FSC awards life insurance companies

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2014
... research program was given the 'Big Thinking' award. BT Financial group received the BlueChip Communication Social Media Innovation award and Asteron Life's Smarter Years campaign got the William Roberts Lawyers Consumer Innovation award. The FSC Life ...

OneVentures launches second fund for HNWs and instos

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2014
Australian venture capital firm, OneVentures has launched the OneVentures Innovation and Growth Fund II, seeking to raise $100 million from institutional investors and high net worth (HNW) individuals over the next 12 months. The fund will invest in ...

CommInsure wins AFA/PFL Life Company of the Year

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2014
... by Challenger, which won Overall Annuity Provider of the Year, Long Term Income Stream and Annuity & Income Stream Innovation. "The awards process includes a thorough analysis of the life companies within Australia, ensuring the recognition of premier ...

Greg Sword resigns as CEO of LUCRF Super

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2014
... leadership in the union movement and community. He is a board member of the Victorian Endowment for Science Knowledge and Innovation (VESKI), a member of the St Vincent's Advisory Council and a Trustee of the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve and National ...

NAB named best private bank

HARRY PAGE  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2014
... of the products offered to meet the needs of its clients. Asian Private Banker said NAB's experience, stability and innovation were key factors in determining the winner of this year's best private bank award. "Asian Private Banker recognises NAB Private ...

Actuaries call for overhaul of retirement phase rules

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2014
... relation to the retirement income products they are offered and considers the removal of current impediments to product innovation an essential element of such a review, as well as ensuring that appropriated safeguards are in place to protect consumers ...

CommInsure nabs exec from Swiss Re

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2014
... industry organisations across the financial services industry," Spring said. "She has a proven track record in strategy, innovation, people leadership and operational excellence and we are delighted to welcome her to CBA." Prior to her role at Swiss ...