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Insurers now in full recovery mode

STAFF WRITERS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2013
... With insurer and reinsurer capital and capacity significantly depleted as a result, there was limited opportunity for innovation and development - despite the clear need for new solutions as industry risk profiles change," he explained. "However the ...

Jenny Brown named AFA Adviser of the Year

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2013
... the AFA Adviser of the Year Award. The Award recognises advisers who demonstrate outstanding leadership, advocacy and innovation. Brown took the top gong ahead of strong competition from Rory Mooney (Wealth By Design), Justine Back (Back to Back Financial ...

Sinodinos confirms election promises will be met

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2013
... a more productive economy. "The cumulative effect of Commonwealth law, State law, and local regulation is stifling innovation and creativity - ultimately it is holding back Australia's economic development and prosperity," Sinodinos said. The comments ...

MetLife poised to enter DLA market

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2013
... minimum flexibility as opposed to maximum flexibility and some level of income is going to be where we push a lot of innovation." The panel, chaired by Challenger's Jeremy Cooper, also discussed the possibility of introducing DLAs into default superannuation ...

Voting opens on SelectingSuper's Consumer Choice award

STAFF WRITERS  |  MONDAY, 30 SEP 2013
... Superannuation Administrator of the Year, an award for long term best and most consistent performance, special awards for innovation and an industry service award. "Superannuation had a remarkable year in 2012-13 being among the best returns year ever ...

SMSF sector to blitz competition by 2017

ALICE URIBE  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2013

AFA Adviser of the Year Finalists revealed

ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2013
... Year Award have been announced ahead of the October AFA conference. The Awards recognises leadership, advocacy and innovation in the financial services industry and finalists are judged on education, experience and contribution to the industry. The finalists ...

Financial bosses top narcissism study

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2013

Fund managers mislead researchers on reasons for staff turnover

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2013
... personnel turnover rates which are too high. This creates uncertainty in staff and discourages long term thinking, innovation and systemic initiatives which may be essential to business and investment success." Lander added that boutique investment houses ...

New $9 million super research facility opens

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2013
... Financial Studies. "This high impact research will provide an independent evidence base to inform policy and promote innovation within the superannuation system, which is shaping up to have a key influence on the economy and the lives of most Australians," ...