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Super fund names new life insurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2019
A $12 billion superannuation fund awarded its life insurance contract to a new provider, ending a seven-year partnership with OnePath. TAL will take over from 1 July 2019 as LGIAsuper's group life insurance partner. LGIAsuper chief executive Kate Farrar ...

MAX Awards 2019: Get voting

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2019
The finalists for the 2019 Financial Standard MAX Awards have been named and voting is now open. Voting is now open for the annual MAX (Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence) Awards, recognising individuals, teams and organisations in the financial ...

Former AMP adviser pleads guilty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
A former AMP adviser has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $200,000 in client funds. Trevor William Martin of Kiama, New South Wales has pleaded guilty to three counts of dishonestly obtaining client funds in the District Court of NSW. An investigation ...

FCA begins financial advice market review

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
The UK's financial services regulator is reviewing the state of the financial advice market to determine how well it is delivering on consumer outcomes. The Financial Conduct Authority is requesting feedback on its two major initiatives that sought ...

Chief economist update: RBA refused to blink in May

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
Nothing. Nada. Zilch. Despite high expectations that it would leading up to its May Board meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) didn't only NOT cut the official cash rate - it kept it unchanged at a record low 1.5% - it also maintained its ...

Finnies recognise wealth management disruptors

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2019
Several fintechs disrupting the wealth management industry have made the shortlist of FinTech Australia's third annual Finnie Awards. Spaceship, Raiz and Roll-it Super were named finalists in the Excellence in Wealth Management category. They join the ...

Corporate super fund names new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
A former HESTA chief executive will become the chair of Australia's largest corporate superannuation fund in July. TelstraSuper appointed Anne-Marie Corboy as chair for a period of three years, replacing David Leggo, who departs on June 30. Leggo ...

Colonial First State awards $170m mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2019
Colonial First State has awarded a global manager a $170 million mandate to invest in Australian real estate securities. DWS will invest in Australian real estate investment trusts (AREITs) on behalf of CFS under the mandate awarded in the first quarter ...

Westpac profits down 24%, dividend flat

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 6 MAY 2019
Westpac profits plunged 24% in the first half to $3.13 billion, as cash earnings fell across four of the group's five business divisions. "This is a disappointing result reflecting weaker business conditions and the bank dealing decisively with outstanding ...

Macquarie Capital appoints group co-heads

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2019
Macquarie Capital has appointed two group co-heads as the incumbent leaves the role after seven years. Tim Bishop will step down as the group head of Macquarie Capital and from the executive committee effective May 31. He will become the chair of Macquarie ...