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Super, fund manager ASX dominance launches inquiry

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 AUG 2021
... in the last decade. "As investors acting in the best financial interests of their members, superannuation funds are proactive in holding corporate Australia to account and in ensuring strong and effective governance," he said. "The last 18 months has ...

Data to improve TPD outcomes: ASIC

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 2 AUG 2021
The corporate regulator is urging TPDinsurance providers to act on gaps in their processes by improving data capabilities after previously flagging concerns including declining claim rates, withdrawn claims and poor claims-processing times. ASIC's Report ...

Lifespan appoints compliance lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 JUL 2021
... the appointment reflects the company's commitment to meet the ongoing support needs of its advice community and is a proactive response to evolving legislative requirements. "Adrian is a safe pair of hands and will be a reliable source of knowledge for ...

Super funds hunt for co-investment deals

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2021
Superannuation funds' appetite for alternative investments, particularly private equity and infrastructure, is heating up, new research shows. Joint research by Preqin and the Australian Investment Council reveal super funds are on the hunt for ...

APRA extends IDII overhaul deadline

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021
APRA has given life insurers another year to have the policy contract term measure for individual disability income insurance (IDII) in full force by 1 October 2022. The prudential regulator has acknowledged the challenges life insurers are facing ...

Wingate adds head of real estate research

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 27 APR 2021
The Melbourne boutique has added a head of real estate research and market intelligence. Andrew Perkins has 25 years' experience, and most recently worked in similar roles at Oliver Hume and Metricon Homes. Wingate Property managing director Mark Harrison ...

Primewest, BlackRock enter JV

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 APR 2021
... upgrades in recent years and we see further value creation opportunities for the asset given our on-the-ground knowledge, proactive management approach and in-depth Perth market knowledge," Primewest executive chair John Bond said. "This will be further ...

Pandemic spurs advice, insurance rethink

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 APR 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many Australians to review their life insurance cover and seek the help of a financial adviser. This is according to the annual MetLife Adviser-Client Relationship Report, which reveals that over 40% of the participants ...

Life industry to launch framework

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 APR 2021
... framework. "I applaud ANZIIF and industry for their hard work putting together these standards and welcome industry taking a proactive approach to create codes and standards enhancing consumer outcomes," Hume said. The latest development comes following ...

How advisers can capture young risk clients

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2021
... and YouTube is much more likely to generate leads. They key, however, is authenticity. "Even if you're not doing proactive advertising per se, it is important that what you offer and why you offer it translates into the digital/social realm. One ...