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FSC responds to direct life insurance findings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018
... the code, along with a new set of standardised medical definitions, on July 1. This included new definitions for cancer, heart attack and stroke in trauma and critical illness policies that were developed via consultation with medical professionals ...

Reverse mortgage lenders shortsighted: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
While older Australians are largely benefitting from reverse mortgages in the short term, many have a poor understanding of the risks and the long-term pitfalls, ASIC said. An ASIC review of reverse mortgage lending shows older Australians failed to ...

Centrepoint: New leadership, new look

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2018
... Centrepoint will focus on transitioning to an advice and business services organisation where the advisers' needs are at the heart of everything we do. We have a strong community of like-minded advisers that enables us to take a leadership position ...

Government introduces financial literacy strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
... James Shipton said: "ASIC is committed to financial inclusion and better outcomes for all Australians. People are at the heart of the financial system and at the centre of this national strategy." He added the financial sector as a community should be ...

Chief economist update: Boom in the USA

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2018
... quarter - the best since the June quarter of 2015. At the core of the second quarter's expansion is the consumer - the heart of the economy. Consumer spending contributed 2.69 percentage points to the June quarter's overall growth. Solid employment ...

Wealth fintech partners with Milliman

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUN 2018
... have started work on building advice solutions, with artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics at the heart of the development, the fintech said. Ignition Wealth chief executive Manish Prasad said the fintech's existing and new clients ...

Chief economist update: View from the National Farmers' Federation

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 24 APR 2018
... given agriculture 'only' contributes 3% to Australia's GDP and 2.2% of employment our PM should not put agriculture at the heart of the Australia-EU FTA negotiations. The National Farmers' Federation disgarees. Firstly, agriculture underpins a vibrant ...

Banks put revenue above quality advice: FSU

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 16 APR 2018
... prosperous banking sector isn't via piecemeal reform, committees or self-regulation, but a Royal Commission that "goes to the heart of poor culture." Follow Financial Standard for ongoing coverage of the financial services Royal Commission: NAB details ...

Magellan cuts ties with Cricket Australia

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018
... which broke the rules with a clear intention to gain an unfair advantage during the third test in South Africa goes to the heart of integrity." "Regrettably, these recent events are so inconsistent with our values that we are left with no option but ...

YBR appoints new general manager

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2018
... involve expanding on the group's franchisee network. YBR executive chair Mark Bouris said: "Our franchise network is the heart of the YBR brand, and we are committed to having great people driving it." "Glenn's going to be taking on the job, at a time ...