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TAL creates consumer and growth division

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024
... chief executive Gavin Teichner said Denby's appointment reflects the organisation's focus to pinpoint the "evolving protection need" for Australians. "Lexie's leadership and expertise have been critical in positioning TAL as a market leader in the ...

Super framework, SMSFs conducive to financial abuse: Inquiry

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... inquiry pointed out that SMSFs are at "greater risk of financial abuse" as they are designed on the premise of self-protection with reduced government intervention. The committee said it strongly recommends a review into the intersection between financial ...

NEOS updates medical definitions, labels

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... medical definitions and naming conventions, affecting new and existing customers. From December 6, new and current NEOS Protection policyholders will see changes to critical illness and medical definitions. One example is "Benign brain tumour (resulting ...

Super funds should focus on 'simple' advice: Jones

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said the purpose of Tranche 2 of Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO)- which was previewed earlier this week - is to allow super funds to provide basic financial advice, not to see a repeat of issues raised during ...

Nuveen raises over $400m for real estate debt strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024
... fund. Marr believes the new strategy offers investors a blend of stability, attractive yields, and strong collateral protection. "Australia's mature market, supported by robust economic foundations, strict regulatory requirements for banks and the ...

Treasury gives Tranche 2 reform package preview

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2024
The government has provided clarity on the second tranche of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms, offering more detail around what's included and confirming the remit of its 'new class of adviser.' The second package of reforms is aimed ...

Gensler to leave SEC in January

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
... Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He also previously served as chair of the Maryland Financial Consumer Protection Commission and was chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission during the Obama administration. During his time ...

Future Fund to back energy transition, residential housing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024
... set out in its position papers and consistent with its investment focus on seeking more local currency exposure and protection against sustained higher inflation." Combet added that to assist in delivering on the mandate to invest more in the energy ...

Fair Work ruling, ASIC put offshoring arrangements on notice

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024
Fair Work Australia's (FWA) recent ruling in favour of a Philippines-based worker to bring an unfair dismissal case against the former employer could serve as a warning for financial services firms who rely on offshoring, as the corporate regulator ...

Future Fund delivers strong 11.9% return

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2024
... risk-adjusted returns. "We have continued to pursue investments that provide greater exposure to the local currency and protection against higher inflation. The portfolio is positioned towards the middle of its risk settings."