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Concerns over cancelled ASFL complaints

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2019
... not adequately address systemic issues identified by AFCA, and that certain exclusions in its professional indemnity insurance cover did not meet minimum adequacy requirements. ASIC determined that KP International had failed to do all things necessary ...

No joy in the advice world this Christmas

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2019
... services industry and were the architects of the damage uncovered by Hayne - they are now unwinding their wealth and insurance divisions at great cost to their shareholders, industry and the tax payer," Daniels said. He added that the greatest cost will ...

Australians gifted new tech index

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2019
... Despite this, Australian fintech Tyro had the largest listing of the year, debuting with a $1.37 billion market cap, while insurance software provider Fineos was the largest foreign tech listing of the year with an $880 million market cap.

ASIC takes action against TAL over RC case

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2019
... to it by Royal Commissioner Kenneth Hayne. The corporate regulator has filed a civil case against TAL, alleging the insurance giant breached the ASIC Act, Corporations Act and Insurance Contracts Acts in avoiding an income protection claim in 2014. According ...

MLC Life loses super fund mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2019
An $8.5 billion corporate superannuation fund has swapped out MLC Life Insurance for another provider after eight years. Qantas Super will now use OnePath Life as its insurance partner, with an expected start date of 1 July 2020. The fund started to ...

Government fund appoints new chair

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2019
... employees and their families), swelled its assets from $51 billion to $90 billion, added 55,000 members and launched its own insurance business QInsure. "He has set high standards and continued the strong focus on member outcomes," Pennisi said. Sunsuper ...

Chief economist update: Three cheers for Christmas

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2019
... financial-services provisions. "Enforcement mechanism an escalating chain of panels, with the US considering tariffs as final "insurance" for compliance. Deal expected to be signed at the ministerial level (not Trump and Xi) in January. Talks about a ...

Dealer group launches transition support service

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019
... consultant. Tunkin's career spans more than 30 years, and includes roles in planning, investment management, banking and insurance. Lifespan said Tunkin would also assist with the firm's MDA offering and general growth plans. Her role will see her work ...

ASIC urges improved insurance outcomes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019
ASIC has called on the superannuation industry to improve consumer outcomes in relation to life insurance provided through superannuation. In the new report, titled Insurance in superannuation: Industry implementation of the Voluntary Code of Practice ...

Practice profitability at risk: MLC Life

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019
Risk advisers will need to reduce their expenses by up to 25% to remain profitable as further Life Insurance Framework changes come into effect on January 1. New research commissioned by MLC Life shows commission-only financial advisers - particularly ...