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Industry fund adds new talent

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
A $90 billion industry superannuation fund is welcoming a new head of compliance, as well as a portfolio manager from Mercer. First State Super has appointed Athena Efstratiadis to lead its compliance function. With more than 25 years' experience in ...

Life insurance sector strengthens

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
... Zurich. The sale comprises two transactions, including $1 billion of upfront reinsurance commission from Zurich. Challenger and TAL have seen the most significant growth in the three years to 2017, increasing net premiums at an annual compound growth ...

Advisers divided over health programs

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2018
... for the second year in a row, while also leading the field in another six out of 12 categories measured. AIA Australia and TAL were ranked second and third respectively.

Mainstream co-founder becomes non-exec chair

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
The co-founder of Mainstream Group will transition away from his executive chair position at the administration services provider in October. Byram Johnston will become non-executive chair of the Mainstream board on October 1, having served as executive ...

TAL partners with mental health NFP

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2018
TAL is joining forces with a not-for-profit organisation to help raise greater awareness on mental health issues affecting the younger generation. Orygen specialises in providing mental health research, clinical services, training and education for ...

IOOF adds advice GM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2018
Following its acquisition of ANZ's aligned dealer groups, IOOF will welcome a new general manager for its combined financial advice business. Currently ANZ general manager, aligned licensees and advice standards, Darren Whereat will transition to the ...

Parents key to financial literacy legacy: FPA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2018
Latest research from the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) shows parents accessing financial advice are more likely to discuss financial matters with their children. The FPA's 'Share the Dream' report explores the impact ...

Female Excellence in Advice finalists announced

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2018
... year's award, a record number according to the AFA. The Female Excellence in Advice Award is a joint initiative by the AFA and TAL, and celebrates women in financial advice who are making a significant contribution to the profession, the community and ...

Hayne sees red over failed merger

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2018
Commissioner Kenneth Hayne slammed two industry funds for reneging a potential merger that had clear benefits for members after finding executives were worried their roles were on the line. Talks of a serious merger between Catholic Super and the Australian ...

TAL appoints customer operations lead

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2018
TAL has appointed a new head for its customer operations and underwriting, filling the vacancy created when the former lead moved to MetLife. Moving into TAL as general manager, customer operations and underwriting is Matt Paterson. He has 15 years' ...