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Lead generation a 'conveyor belt of harm': Longo

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
Departing ASIC chair Joe Longo said the most effective way to tackle unscrupulous actors in lead generation activity would be to stop it at the source and ban all unlicensed communications. Speaking at the Financial Counselling Australia conference ...

Generation Life, PPS Mutual make senior distribution hires

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... APL positioning, and driving further adviser adoption of Generation Life's investment bond and investment-linked lifetime income solutions. He previously worked in senior roles at Ignition Advice, Financial Advice Association Australia, AMP, ING ...

Nearly $12bn leaves Challenger in March quarter

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... annuity and offshore reinsurance annuity sales. Local annuity sales rose by 7% to $806 million, supported by sales in lifetime annuities and guaranteed income solutions, particularly in retirement and aged care. Challenger Index Plus sales jumped 41% ...

HESTA taps ESSSuper head as next chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... important milestones and achievements. "Robbie has been a tireless advocate for members, driven by our purpose of making a lifetime of positive difference to those who have served the Victorian community. She has reinforced our strong relationships with ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... retirement sentiment, Challenger believes better access of financial education among older Australians, particularly regarding lifetime income stream strategies, will be beneficial to retirees. The third annual Challenger Retirement Happiness Index ...

Strengthen Life Code for mental health crisis, claims handling: Review

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... claims and cited research that finds almost one in two Australians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. One of the key recommendations is for the Life Code to contain "a new overall industry commitment" to deal appropriately with ...

FEATURE: Estate planning | Best laid plans

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... an estimated 10.2 million (47%) people aged 14 and over in Australia had used an illicit drug at some point in their lifetime, and an estimated 3.9 million (18%) had done so in the previous 12 months. In 2022-2023, among people aged 14 and over, the ...

APRA launches 'advanced illiquidity premium' to capital framework reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... of products will be eligible for the AILP, including all annuity products such as term certain annuities, as well as lifetime income products and innovative retirement income stream products that meet the eligibility requirements. Elsewhere in its response ...

Australians lose $13.5bn by delaying retirement switch: HESTA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... to be missing out on $5.5 billion annually. "Retirement should be a time when Australians can enjoy the rewards of a lifetime of work. Yet too many Australians are not making the move from saving for retirement to actually living in retirement - and ...

GDG reports record FUM growth, eyes stronger second half

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... ahead, including some of the incoming tax reforms to boost long-term investment in investment bonds. New products across lifetime annuities and additional income solutions being developed in partnership with BlackRock will also contribute to future growth ...