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AFA defends industry against Labor attack

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 21 JUN 2021

... support the bill, arguing that having six members will not make a meaningful contribution to delivering better member outcomes in an environment where barriers to accessing un-conflicted financial advice persist. "That's at the heart of our concerns ...

Local Government Super rebrands, reduces fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2021

... returns. While we are an industry leader in responsible investment, our number one priority is delivering the best member outcomes possible," he said. "We want to use size to our advantage as we are nimble enough to actively manage our investments to ...

Key Treasury initiatives outlined

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021

... further boost our financial system, including greater powers for regulators and $11.2 million to enhance super fund member outcomes. While far from the headline measures introduced, this year's budget included numerous tweaks to the financial system's ...

Suncorp divests super unit to industry fund

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2021

... engagement with a number of potential acquirers, we believe that LGIAsuper is best placed to deliver sustainable member outcomes. "The values and purpose of LGIAsuper, which is also headquartered in Queensland, align closely with those of Suncorp. This ...

EISS Super, TWUSUPER explore merger

KANIKA SOOD | TUESDAY, 13 APR 2021

... process, there appears to be a strong synergy between the funds operationally, which should translate to better member outcomes, as well as an alignment of our values and culture which is important for members." "This merger can provide greater scale ...

ABC, ISH arrangement faces scrutiny

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 29 MAR 2021

... arrangements, she said. "We have been progressively looking into areas where we think there's scope to improve member outcomes and to do that, we need to understand the nature of the arrangements and the outcomes that are being delivered in an investment ...

AustralianSuper introduces insurance changes

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 17 MAR 2021

... work rating will not change. The prudential regulator is slamming the group insurance sector for delivering poor member outcomes off the back of a hoard of super funds - Living Super, HESTA, MTAA Super and LUCRF Super to name just a few - for increasing ...

Admin fees could balloon from BFID

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 16 MAR 2021

... Super funds are already inundated with regulatory obligations, such as APRA's SPS 515 Strategic Planning and Member Outcomes. The new law will mean additional form-filling burdens that overlap. Verdnik said trustees are already good at documenting ...

APRA calls out poor group insurance practices

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 9 MAR 2021

... and well, according to APRA, calling out that the deteriorating claims experience is ultimately leading to poor member outcomes. "Indeed, the ongoing viability and availability of life insurance through superannuation may be at risk, adversely impacting ...

Equity Trustees wins super trustee mandate

KANIKA SOOD | TUESDAY, 9 MAR 2021

... addition to our rapidly growing superannuation trustee business. We look forward to working towards ensuring the best member outcomes can be achieved now and, in the future." Equity Trustees's superannuation business was also appointed the trustee for ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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