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Industry super satisfaction continues

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2019
Industry superannuation funds continue to dominate satisfaction within the super sector with the retail sector continuing to be weighed down by Royal Commission fallout. Latest Roy Morgan research shows the 12 months to July served to stretch the domination ...

Dealer group to fight grandfathered commissions ban

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019
... "We believe we should be doing as much as we can to ensure that outcome is a positive one for our clients, ordinary Australians who need access to advice for their wellbeing, as well as the advice industry which is being unfairly treated." Ardino believes ...

One regulatory regime enough: FSC

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019
... that any changes to legislation should allow life insurers to make changes to reflect the modernising world. "We want Australians to keep their life insurance cover for as long as they need it, without having to apply for a replacement policy each ye ...

Industry Fund Services adopts regtech solution

KRISTI CHENG  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019
... organisation that shares a similar vision to improve outcomes for consumers, and to enable greater efficiency so that more Australians can benefit from quality advice," said Advice RegTech chief executive Samantha Clarke.

ASIC prepares to be primary super conduct regulator

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2019
... to use all of the regulatory tools at our disposal to deliver a fair, safe and efficient financial system for all Australians."

The end of grandfathered commissions

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2019
... was passed in the House of Representatives yesterday but the industry believes the timeline for doing so will leave Australians worse off. Passing yesterday, the legislation will see the banning of grandfathered commissions from 1 January 2021. Responding ...

APRA hires from AustralianSuper

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2019
A portfolio manager in the nation's largest superannuation fund has taken a leadership role at the prudential regulator. APRA confirmed to Financial Standard the appointment of AustralianSuper senior portfolio manager Mark Ferguson as head of investment ...

Priced out: Advice affordability at risk

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2019
... Conference, AFA general manager of policy and professionalism Phil Anderson argued the affordability of advice for ordinary Australians is under threat. Anderson pointed to the original objectives of the Future of Financial Advice reforms, which include ...

Chief economist update: Economy slows to decade low but still tops the pops

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2019
... for imports, the Australian dollar's depreciation is working its magic on the domestic economy by encouraging Australians to buy "Made in Australia" products and services and "staycations". Certainly, it's a challenging global and domestic environment ...

ANZ/OnePath worst performer again

KRISTI CHENG  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2019
... owns 11 fat cat funds, up from three last year. Collectively, the fat cats manage $7 billion worth of funds, and cost Australians $150 million a year in fees. Those who keep their super in these funds face an average of 2.07% in fees annually, compared ...