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Practice profitability at risk: MLC Life

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019
... received from product issuers to remain sustainable - a practice that would impact accessibility of advice for all Australians," MLC Life said. Surveying 180 advisers, MLC Life found more than 40% have not made any changes to their business models in ...

MySuper heat map lauds industry funds

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2019
... system is of critical importance for public confidence and ultimately for the retirement standard of living that all Australians enjoy," Silk said. "Persistently underperforming funds must be removed from the industry to ensure that the system is fit ...

Aussies unprepared for wealth transfer

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2019
Despite the largest intergenerational wealth transfer to date looming, more than half of Australians do not have an estate plan in place. New research from Perpetual shows 56% of Australians do not have a will in place, with 53% of parents admitting ...

Former CBA exec takes over at Optus

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2019
... Optus to drive innovation, deliver great customer service, and power the digital economy with connectivity for all Australians." Bayer Rosmarin previously has been named among the Top 10 Businesswomen in Australia and Top 25 Women in Asia Pacific Fin ...

Chief economist update: A penny saved, a penny not earned by the economy

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2019
... saved and used to service this debt. Worse, the more the RBA provides monetary accommodation, the more anxious we, Australians all, become, the more we save for that "rainy day". That increased saving, in turn, sets off (or has already) a vicious circle ...

The secret to super outperformance

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2019
... publish their full equities holdings," O'Connor said. "Our consumer research shows that more than nine in 10 (92%) Australians expect their super or other investments to be invested responsibly and ethically, and 4 in 5 (78%) Australians would consider ...

ETF investing at record highs: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2019
... we continue to see a broadening demographic profile across ETF investors, highlighting the accessibility they offer Australians to help achieve their financial objectives - regardless of age, experience levels or wealth," he said. The report predicts ...

CBA chief tasked with rebuilding banking

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2019
... attitudes towards the banking industry. "Every member of the ABA has an important role to drive prosperity for all Australians," Baker said. First up on the agenda, the association will face a fresh inquiry by the competition watchdog into the banking ...

AMP given the boot by AFL

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2019
AMP has lost its long-standing mandate as the default superannuation fund for the Australian Football League's players and employees. Starting 28 February 2020, Hostplus will be the AFL's default fund of choice. AMP won the mandate in 1999 ...

Life insurers lost $3.4b over five years: APRA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 DEC 2019
... efforts made to ensure the long term sustainability of a product that is vital for protecting the financial security of Australians," Zurich said. "Zurich will comply with all regulatory changes, and will review and consider all recommendations made. ...