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APRA releases MySuper heat map

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2019
... update action plans outlining how they will address identified weaknesses. If they are unable to make substantial improvements in good time, we will consider other options, including pressuring them to consider a merger or exit the industry. "However ...

The secret to super outperformance

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2019
... leaders in communicating to members and integrating an approach to responsible investment. However, RIAA called for improvements in one area of responsible investing - disclosures. "Many of our largest super funds are still not showing clients how their ...

Tasplan chief to exit, merger confirmed

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019
... statement. The two funds said the combined scale will provide efficiencies that can be passed on to members through improvements to products and services, low fees and strong returns. "Scale will help drive efficiencies and provide greater buying power." ...

Above and beyond: Planner excellence recognised

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2019
... submission clearly shows excellence in paraplanning, including demonstration of how his work and research made significant improvements to the client's situation," the judges said. "Lachlan's supporting documents showed that his research was ...

Super funds set to dominate ASX: Deloitte

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
... Actuaries and Consultants principal Diane Somerville warned the firm's analysis showed that regardless of whether improvements in average life expectancies continued or slowed down, the old age dependency ratio was projected to worsen beyond the next ...

Westpac chief believes in financial advice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
... Commission, it is important that financial institutions are held accountable and to ensure that they make the crucial improvements needed to start restoring trust in our financial institutions."

ANZ profits hit by remediation, low rates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2019
... spending increased $185 million for the year due to meeting increased regulatory compliance obligations and targeting improvements to customer experience and origination systems. ANZ also flagged that it has funded and facilitated over $19 billion in ...

KPMG foretells open super era

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
... said funds had a key decision to make with rising costs and higher public scrutiny: either they make incremental improvements in an effort to defend their corner of the market, or they make revolutionary change to secure first mover advantage. "Progressive ...

Culture change must not be a fad: APRA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019
... difference to financial services would deliver the Australian community what it wanted to see in the sector: long-lasting improvements to governance, culture, remuneration and accountability (GCRA). The four-year timeline was necessary, Byres said, and ...

Get on top of non-financial risk: ASIC

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2019
... information about non-financial risk was difficult to find within "dense, voluminous" board packs, and called for improvements in the effectiveness of board risk committees (BRCs). "BRCs should meet more regularly, devote enough time and be actively ...