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CommInsure cleared of systemic problems

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
... robust, independent and wide-ranging approach. After assessing all of the work that has been completed, including the independent expert reviews, there is nothing to support the concerns of wilful or widespread misconduct. All this work has reaffirmed ...

WHSP throws down the gauntlet

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2017
... recommended rejecting both proposals on the grounds that they "significantly undervalue your shares," adding that "the independent directors, in conjunction with their advisers, continue to explore all potential strategic options in the best interests ...

Hunter Hall shareholders urged to hold the line

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2017
... shareholders reject both proposals on the grounds that they "significantly undervalue your shares," adding that "the independent directors, in conjunction with their advisers, continue to explore all potential strategic options in the best interests ...

ClearView hire aligns growth plan

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2017
... development. Hancock will support the distribution team, improving customer retention and expanding relationships with the independent adviser community. Scott will report to chief actuary and risk officer Greg Martin. Hancock will report to general ...

Australian Unity buys Altius, sells down Wingate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2017
... confirmed that Altius will retain all investment autonomy, with no changes to be made to investment processes, the independent investment committee and name, or the Altius team. Further, Australian Unity has also amplified its property team, introducing ...

Long way to go on professional standards: FPA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... introduced to parliament last week. "It's great that we have the degree requirement, but we still need to establish the independent standards body and it still needs to be decided exactly who will be involved," De Gori said. When asked as to who the ...

CommInsure update champions progress

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
In its latest update to the industry CommInsure is assuring good progress has been made on the independent reviews of declined retail advice and group life insurance claims. Citing concerns raised by media coverage in early 2016, the Commonwealth Bank ...

Lonsec rates Altius bond funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2016
... comfort towards its commitment to the partnership. Despite being a boutique fund manager, Lonsec is pleased with the independent risk monitoring function performed by AUI." Altius chief executive Bill Bovingdon said the ratings highlight the importance ...

Professional standards legislation reaches parliament

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2016
... industry. Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O'Dwyer, will appoint the chair and directors of the independent standards body. The cost of establishing the body will be met by the large banks and AMP. Once the standards body is operational ...

More poor customer outcomes expected: Narev

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2016
... implying the issues are not as grave as they seem, saying: "The goal is to put things right, the evidence that the independent reviews have surfaced is significantly at odds with many respects of how the issue has been characterised." Among a number ...