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AFCA seeks industry feedback on approaches

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2024
... death benefits. In addition, it is seeking amendments and new approaches to various issues within the general and life insurance industries. The new or amended priorities will be in addition to existing commitments and engagement with stakeholders on ...

Super leaders take out King's Birthday honours

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024
... sustainability. Aside from chairing Aware Super and Alberts Music Group, she worked at senior levels in telecommunications and insurance companies in Australia and globally. Mostyn has held senior non-executive roles on boards including Transurban, Virgin ...

ETFs dominate client portfolios: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
... This is mainly in response to the economy in general, followed by anticipated changes in specific investments. Life insurance remains a fundamental component of clients' financial plans with about one quarter of advisers receiving client queries ...

MIESF adjusts insurance premiums

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... "considerable impact on group insurance," resulting in higher premiums. This increase, however, is part of a broader trend. TAL Life research indicates that from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, there were 25 premium rate changes to super funds, with an ...

How much do you need to retire in Australia?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024
... their post work years. This includes covering basic necessities like groceries, transport, home repairs, private health insurance, some exercise and leisure activities, and the occasional restaurant meal. It would also allow retirees to take an annual ...

Platform reveals advice firms' top issues

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
... innovation in retirement income strategies. "Many high-volume conversations, such as those around superannuation and life insurance, are actually quite shallow, BAU-type conversations, with low engagement from advisers. For a provider these 'red ...

Industry fund merger postponed

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024
... continues to be in best financial interests of their members, noting progress like the streamlining of investment and insurance offerings. "Extending the completion date enables both funds to focus on a smooth transition for members," Langby and Sherry ...

NEOS names retail, strategic sales leads

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024
... New South Wales, ACT, Queensland, and Western Australia in June of last year. He brings extensive experience in life insurance and financial advice to the role. Prior to NEOS, Leonard was national manager of operations at Affinia Financial Advisers for ...

Aware Super hires head of corporate development

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2024
... experiences." "This, coupled with their award-winning investment performance and innovative product offerings including their insurance and MySuper Lifecycle product, make them a compelling market proposition. "I look forward to shaping the industry's ...

Calls for a simplified path to financial advice

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024
... all financial advisers, regardless of their specialty-whether stockbrokers, comprehensive financial advisors, or life insurance specialists. Key areas such as taxation, financial regulation, ethics, and professionalism are necessary for anyone advising ...
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