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Property fund management firm loses AFSL

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2024
... cancelled 16 September 2024. ASIC said it is important for AFSL holders to adhere to their obligations to assure a "free, fair and independent" dispute resolution scheme for consumers.

Super Members Council names deputy chief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2024
Following a promotion, Georgia Brumby is now deputy chief executive of Super Members Council (SMC). Brumby has been appointed to the role with immediate effect. She has served as executive general manager, advocacy since SMC's creation in October last ...

TAL changes underwriting limits

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2024
... engage with their clients around life insurance. Most importantly, we continue to focus on how we price risk so that it is fair and sustainable for all TAL customers, for life," Teichner said. Separately, TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia is progressing its ...

Insignia Financial to trial four-day work week

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2024
... new EA, which includes several enhanced protections and improved entitlements. If the EA receives final approval from the Fair Work Commission, Insignia Financial will explore the viability of a four-day work week, including through a trial, during the ...

Wholesale investor test changes on ice: Parliamentary committee

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 OCT 2024
An overhaul of the wholesale investor test thresholds is on ice but potential major changes are still on the agenda, a parliamentary hearing confirmed this morning. Sitting on the committee, senator Paul Scarr said while there has been public debate ...

Regulators to clamp down harder on greenwashing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2024
... sustainability reporting, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introducing a rule requiring firms' sustainability claims to be fair, clear, and not misleading. The FCA's anti-greenwashing guidance expands on four principles: correct and capable ...

Former Mercer Super chair named Actuary of the Year

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2024
The Actuaries Institute has named Jan Swinhoe the Actuary of the Year for 2024. Swinhoe has an extensive background in financial services, having worked across insurance, institutional banking, and superannuation. She is currently a non-executive director ...

ASIC, RBA handed new financial market infrastructure powers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2024
... licensing regime for overseas markets and clearing and settlement facilities, and empower us to make rules to promote the fair and effective provision of services..." she said. "Collectively, these new powers help ASIC ensure the Australian financial ...

Inquiry urges government to consider paid reproductive leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2024
... nature, including Cbus, Future Group, and Aware Super. The committee has also recommended the government consider amending the Fair Work Act to provide access to flexible working arrangements for women when going through menopause. The government should ...

Megatrends impacting portfolio construction: Mercer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
Mercer portfolios solutions leader Rebecca Jacques outlined some of the major trends investors need to take into consideration when building clients' portfolios at the Financial Standard Managed Accounts Forum. Jacques said there are several structural ...