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ASIC flags 'significant' IDR compliance issues at super funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
An analysis of close to 50,000 complaints made to super funds has found some trustees are failing to adequately record and respond to member complaints. ASIC is currently undertaking surveillance of super funds' internal dispute resolution processes ...

Review of ASIC funding model begins

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
The government has commenced a review of the ASIC Industry Funding Model, issuing terms of reference. An update from Treasury said the review will be forward looking and focused on identifying refinements to the industry funding model. Treasury added ...

NAB falls after cost growth revision

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... $400 million in FY22. "We have a clear strategy and executing this with discipline is our key priority. We will continue to focus on getting the basics right, managing our bank safely and improving customer and colleague outcomes to deliver sustainable ...

What the QAR should focus on: MLC Life

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
MLC Life Insurance has said the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) should focus on how to ensure Australians can access financial advice, regardless of their wealth. Ahead of Michelle Levy's draft report due later this month, MLC Life said it believes ...

AMP North bolsters managed portfolio offering

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... efficient adviser and client functionality are the hallmarks of a quality wrap platform, and where we're continuing our focus for North." The portfolios follow the continued expansion of North's partnered managed portfolio range, with eight more leading ...

APRA releases annual corporate plan

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
... self-assessments undertaken by general insurers and embedding new capital requirements for private health insurers. It will maintain focus on promoting the sustainability of insurance products for the long-term benefit of consumers, including heightened ...

Philanthropist fund unveils new NFP partners

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
Future Generation is on a mission to accelerate funding into the prevention of youth mental health issues, warning that Australia's current funding of mental healthcare is "not working". Comprising of 14 non-for-profit partners, the social investment ...

Australian Eagle team to join Montgomery IM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2022
... managing funds which are available to retail investors and a trusted brand that has been well earned through its long-term focus on meeting clients' needs," Sequeira said. This is the fourth partnership Montgomery has established. It has the Montgomery ...

BlackRock, Coinbase partner on crypto offering

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2022
BlackRock will make cryptocurrency available to institutional investors through a partnership with Coinbase. The investment giant selected Coinbase to provide its institutional clients with direct access to crypto, starting with Bitcoin, and the market ...

Value investing a likely winner: Maple-Brown

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2022
... equities in the second half of 2022. Insync portfolio manager John Lobb said that despite a barrage of bad news and sustained focus on negatives, there are compelling facts, trends and activities that could surprise bearish commentators. "Today's ...