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Investors to benefit from $4tn US infrastructure bill

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2017
... in the US, 80% will be funded by issuance of US municipal bonds. Standish Mellon president head of tax sensitive and insurance strategies Christine Todd said this created further diversification for offshore investors, given that "US municipal bonds ...

BlackRock snares share of robo-adviser

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2017
... on technology-driven support for their investment. As a result, European financial services providers such as banks, insurance companies, asset managers and consulting firms are increasing the need for technology-oriented investment solutions," Olson ...

Insurer must refund $330k

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2017
Virginia Surety Company, a general insurer whose bundled add-on products included life insurance cover, has been subject to an ASIC investigation involving more than 500 customers. In a release issued by the regulator, Virginia Surety was said to have ...

US investment giant hires Australian insto head

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2017
The asset management business of one of the largest life insurance providers in the world is furthering its Australian distribution footprint with the appointment of a head of institutional relationships. Cameron Sinclair joins PGIM, the Prudential ...

TCorp boosts FUM with NSW Govt mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2017
... billion in the 12 months to May since winning the NIFF investment mandate. It also manages funds for State Super, and Insurance and Care NSW on behalf of the State. The success of the asset recycling program will contribute an estimated total of $273.2 ...

Wealth firm lists on ASX with $7.3m IPO

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2017
... Kong and offers a range of services covering financial advice, accounting, tax compliance, family office, SMSFs and insurance. The firm's IPO was independently advised by Grant Samuel and Morgans acted as sole lead manager. "I founded [the business] ...

MLC appoints claims chief from AIA

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2017
MLC Life Insurance is welcoming a new chief claims officer. Natalie Cameron will join MLC Life in July. She was previously AIA New Zealand's chief executive, and before that, she held multiple roles at AIA Australia, including chief group insurance ...

Industry stars recognised at 2017 MAX Awards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
... award went to ANZ Wealth, with ANZ also taking home Advertising Campaign of the Year - Consumer for its emotive Love Insurance campaign. TelstraSuper clinched the highly-contested Website of the Year award, with TelstraSuper executive general manager ...

Fintechs must collaborate, not disrupt: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
... The report also found insurtech has been slow to launch in Australia, but is poised to disrupt the local and global insurance industry. The fintech sector is predicted to grow exponentially to more than $4.2 billion by 2020. Meanwhile, Capgemini appointed ...

Queensland DB super liabilities tipped to fall 18pct

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2017
... investments are repatriated from the actuarially assessed defined benefit superannuation fund and Queensland Government Insurance Fund (QGIF) surpluses. These repatriations will be used to fund the State Infrastructure Fund and additional priority capital ...