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APRA issues warning to underperforming super funds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017
... of their net returns; cost per member for MySuper products; administration and operating expenses; and whether their insurance offering may be inappropriately eroding member retirement benefits. Additionally, APRA will review the planning practices ...

Hollywood star supports FCA complaints campaign

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
... (FCA) has enlisted the help of a Hollywood superstar to alert consumers affected by the decade-long payment protection insurance (PPI) scandal to make a formal complaint as soon as possible. A campaign featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger is prompting customers ...

Mercer wins super consulting mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
... from October. Appointed by TAL for a period of six years, Mercer was selected to support the TAL Superannuation and Insurance Fund in its ongoing delivery of sustainable returns for members following a tender process earlier this year. The tender process ...

Small licensees are PI insurance compliant: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
The majority of small Australian financial services licensees are meeting professional indemnity (PI) insurance obligations, according to an ASIC investigation. ASIC's review included 56 small AFS licensees with 20 or less authorised representatives ...

MLC Life names chief underwriter, expands medical service

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2017
MLC Life Insurance appointed a new chief underwriter at a time when the firm and the industry are experiencing significant levels of growth and transformation. Debbie Kennedy is formerly the group head of protection strategy at UK-based life insurer ...

Spring FG to join dealer group ranks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2017
... offering will include basic compliance and education services, approved product list management and professional indemnity insurance cover, as well as custom solutions for advisers and brokers with more specific needs. There will also be practice growth ...

ANZ revamps life insurance offering

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017
ANZ's OneCare is enhancing its insurance offering with the introduction of a tiered benefit structure and by helping customers return to work quicker. Income Secure Essentials and Severity Trauma, which are a part of the OneCare range of life products ...

Improved distribution strengthens ClearView result

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017
ClearView leveraged its life insurance business and financial adviser relationships to expand its wealth management division in FY17, recording a 17% increase in funds under management. The wealth division now has $2.5 billion FUM with double-digit ...

AZ NGA continues acquisition spree

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017
... superannuation arrangements as well as high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers wealth accumulation, retirement planning, insurance and strategic advice. As per AZ NGA's usual acquisition arrangement, the purchase includes a share swap of 49% of FHM ...

Big tech leads fintech optimism

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... our Australian market even more keenly," Lipman said. The report also finds the competitive landscape in banking and insurance is being shaped increasingly by large technology firms supplying critical technology to the sector, opening the door to direct ...