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Life insurance needs to prove value

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2020
... Release of Super scheme (ERS) is causing problems for life insurance cover and is leaving people exposed. "We have been proactive with members who have been insured as to whether they should do the ERS as they were at risk of losing their cover," Evans ...

AustralianSuper partners with greenhouse gas giants

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2020
... decarbonise supply chains in heavy industry sectors. There are huge opportunities for Australian businesses if they take a proactive approach to getting into this race." A better understanding of new innovative technologies and the opportunities within ...

GMO acquires Japanese equity manager

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2020
... premier institutions and has built a compelling track record over nearly a decade, investing through deep research and proactive engagement with management to enhance corporate value," GMO said. "The Usonian strategy will be available as a new standalone ...

AFCA sees 14% rise in complaints

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2020
... about financial hardship," he said. Locke said AFCA saw less complaints relating to COVID-19 than anticipated due to the proactive response taken by financial firms. "We commend financial institutions for their quick response to the pandemic," he said. ...

FPA, TPB to share information

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2020
... Practitioners Board, in a move which both parties say will set out a clear framework for engagement, cooperation and proactive information sharing going forward. The MOU will facilitate the exchange of information on matters relating to the Tax Agent ...

Managed accounts demand rises: Zenith

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2020
... sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. Zenith chief executive David Wright said it was not unexpected that advice firms were proactive in seeking additional investment, research and client communication support during challenging times. "As market volatility ...

Platform prototypes compliance capability

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2020
... director and group chief executive Neil Younger told Financial Standard the tool would allow the licensee to be more proactive in the supervision and monitoring of risk - saving Fortnum Financial time, energy and money. "Assessing a certain type of risk ...

Asset managers leverage tech, outsourcing for growth

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2020
The firms that succeed in the months ahead will leverage technology and scalable solutions to drive growth and reduce costs. That's according to new research from Northern Trust, who argue COVID-19 has highlighted the potential of technology and outsourcing ...

Madison sale confirmed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2020
... Standard early this morning. OneVue this morning said the sale includes Madison Financial Group, AdviceNet, WealthPortal, Proactive Portfolios for a total expected consideration of $5 million. Of this, $2.5 million is subject to a two-year escrow arrangement ...

COVID-19 poses unique human rights threats

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
COVID-19 is posing distinct threats to the digital human rights of people all over the world, with consequences for companies and investors. In a new paper Robeco head of sustainability integration Masja Zandbergen expressed the belief that if digital ...