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Passing Protecting Your Super costs should be fair: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2019
... expects that a trustee will endeavour to refund the excess fees no later than three months after leaving the fund. As for insurance within inactive accounts, APRA reminded trustees that this is to be provided on an opt-in basis only. "On and after 1 ...

PYSP puts SMSFs at risk

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2019
As July 1 approaches, some self-managed superannuation fund members are scrambling to ensure life insurance policies held through an APRA-regulated fund aren't suddenly cancelled. With the Government's Protecting Your Super Package about to kick in ...

Advisers losing female clients

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2019
... the beach. Instead of finding compassion after the tragedy, Powell was forced to re-live the experience as she battled insurance companies, lawyers, Centrelink and even frequent flier programs to get the family's affairs in order. After constantly moving ...

Risk commission changes imperil advice practices

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2019
As financial advisers adjust their business models to the Life Insurance Framework, many fear the Royal Commission's recommendations will further undermine the viability of their practices. This is according to ClearView's latest survey of 630 financial ...

Super figures point to NSW victory

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2019
... products among the top 10 funds in the country Lifecycle products among the top 10 Average fees Default death and TPD insurance premiums Default income protection premiums Starting with the number of MySuper products ranking inside the top 10 across ...

Zurich finalises OnePath acquisition

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2019
Zurich has completed its acquisition of ANZ's life insurance business OnePath. More than 500 employees nationwide have joined the Zurich Life and Investments team. It also marks the commencement of a 20-year distribution agreement via ANZ's bank channels. ...

Industry wide pay cut for boards

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2019
... Remuneration Survey, finding remuneration is up for board chairs and directors across the country - except in the finance and insurance sectors. Board members in finance and insurance experienced an 11% drop in remuneration for chairs and directors over ...

Chief economist update: The rate cut Australia has to have

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2019
... adjustment may be warranted soon to help recenter inflation and inflation expectations at target and also to provide some insurance in case of a sharper-than-expected slowdown." The Australian dollar's depreciation shielded this 'lucky country' ...

Prime Super drops admin fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2019
... members can expect to pay more for death and TPD cover from 1 July 2019, while AustralianSuper members paid more for life insurance as of 1 June 2019.

Super fund increases premiums

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2019
A $1.5 billion superannuation fund will increase life insurance premiums as a result of the Protecting Your Super Package reforms. New and existing REI Super members will pay more for death and TPD cover from 1 July 2019. They join the ranks of AustralianSuper ...