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APRA tackles 'weak demand' for longevity products in second consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
APRA has launched a second round of consultations on the capital framework for longevity products in a bid to tackle the "weak demand" for such products including annuities. The prudential regulator has released several proposals in the next stage of ...

James Mawhinney launches another appeal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025
... in connection with a financial product for 20 years. He has already served five years of the ban, which was first handed down in August 2020. The Court determined Mawhinney had a "cavalier attitude to compliance" and was "reckless" in operating his business. ...

Strategic partnerships focus for global family businesses: Deloitte

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
... bringing attention to how family businesses plan on structuring ownership once the current generation of leadership steps down. "We have always funded our growth by reinvesting profits, rather than seeking equity financing or external partnerships. This ...

FEATURE: Fund admin | Tight Ship

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
... approach, whether it's changing process, whether it's understanding things more from that member perspective." When ASIC sat down with some of the organisations they were "surprised" when their poor claims handling times were broached. No one at the ...

Complaints still too high: AFCA annual review

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 23 OCT 2025
... best interest' complaints increased by 124% in the last year. Some 393 complaints related to inappropriate advice, which was down 44%. Superannuation complaints were down 16% in FY25, with AFCA receiving 6164. Of these, close to 4000 related to super ...

Feature: Retirement | Rewarding risk

LACHLAN COLQUHOUN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... 'bucketing approach'," says Hillier. "You might have some cash, and for a year or two you are not having to sell down in a market downturn, so that can do some of the heaving lifting to get you through." Katherine Isbrandt, a money strategist ...

Feature: Group insurance | Cold comfort

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... claim was received, or the end of any waiting period specified in the policy. Meanwhile, a decision will usually be handed down within two months for income protection claims. For most Australians, any life cover they hold is usually through their superannuation ...

Listed asset managers trail ASX 200 in 2025: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
Morningstar's research found most ASX-listed asset managers have underperformed the ASX 200 Total Return Index since the start of 2025. The latest industry pulse noted shares of asset managers are likely to remain volatile, as investor sentiment ...

'We have entered a new economic era': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... less public attention, but the impacts will still be far-reaching," Yeaman warned. "Population decline will continue to drag down long-term potential growth rates across the major economies, put greater pressure on fiscal positions (as dependency rates ...

ASIC issues interim stop orders to TruePillars

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 21 OCT 2025
... and Dennis Hakme. Baini is listed on the website as chief executive of TruePillars, however his LinkedIn shows he stepped down from this role in June and is currently on sabbatical. He remains an executive director and responsible manager. ASIC noted ...