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First home super scheme may not make it to parliament in 2018

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2017
... purpose test generally requires that superannuation funds be required to maintain benefits for members' retirement, or for insurance related purposes," AIST said. "The FHSSS is not consistent with this objective, nor is it consistent with the Bill (currently ...

Melbourne to host SMSF expo

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2017
... and estate planners, associations, statutory authorities, accountants, and other players in the banking, finance and insurance industry. The SMSF sector is expected to reach $90 billion in 2035 and tipped to be largest sector in the post-retirement superannuation ...

AIA announces pricing changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2017
... decreased but remain cumulatively lower than the reduced stepped life cover rates during the initial term. Chief retail insurance officer Pina Sciarrone said: "Our life and crisis bundled policy remains competitive under the new pricing. We have tailored ...

Wealth begins its blockchain reaction

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2017
... completed a comprehensive review of how the technology could be used across government and industry. "Trade finance and insurance are highly promising areas that may benefit if high-quality logistics and commercial supply chain documentation becomes ...

Super funds must address climate risk: Market Forces

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2017
... 31% of the assets under management in the 100 largest superannuation funds. The legal opinion follows a speech to the Insurance Council of Australia in February 2017 by Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) executive board member Geoff Summerhayes ...

Suncorp hails diversity amid profit boost

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2017
... the group's boost in NPAT, fuelled by total revenue growth of 12% to $17.3 billion. The majority of revenue came from insurance ($10.3 billion), reinsurance income ($3.2 billion) and interest income ($3 billion). The board declared a final ordinary dividend ...

Industry fund reduces insurance premiums

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2017
... disclosure statement shows. O'Farrell added the move ultimately boosts the retirement savings of participating members. "Insurance in superannuation works because it helps provide members and their families with the protection they need, with the convenience ...

Technology and mergers threaten insurers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2017
... technological changes and facing the competitive threat of up-and-coming insurtechs. These are the findings from the inaugural insurance industry report conducted by financial services technology provider TAS, which canvassed 50 leaders from the life ...

Aussie banks cleared of Wells Fargo-type conduct

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2017
... accounts had been opened. While systemic illegal misconduct was not identified, the audits highlighted consumer credit insurance (CCI) as a standout product for customer complaints and at heightened risk for sale without proper informed customer consent. ...

Industry fund makes tech play to combat unpaid super

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2017
... download and view their last financial year statements, view their investment options and returns, view and change their insurance cover, and edit and change their investment options. A 2015 report released by IQ Group, which was based on a survey of ...