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Startup launches risk retention option

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2022
... bringing this flexible and innovative life insurance option to the Australian market and to provide a social wellbeing and quality of life benefit to those we partner with whilst also helping the insurance industry provide sustainable products and continue ...

Mixed reviews for advice industry reviewer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2022
Lawyer Michelle Levy's appointment in overseeing the Quality of Advice Review has received a mixed reception from the financial advice industry. The Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals executive director Peter Johnston called ...

Legal expert to lead QAR

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2022
A legal expert will take the reins in leading the Quality of Advice Review, Senator Jane Hume announced this afternoon, adding that the terms of reference have also been finalised. Allens partner Michelle Levy, a specialist in financial services, life ...

AMP Capital, Dexus secure another tenant for new skyscraper

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022
AMP Capital and Dexus have secured another tenant for Sydney's soon to be completed Quay Quarter Tower, bringing occupancy to 89%. Law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery (JWS) has committed to 3500 square metres of the 52-level building, currently under ...

Ironbark brings new global small companies fund to Aussie investors

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2022
... initial support, as well as Zenith's 'recommended' rating so soon after our Fund launch, further affirms the quality of Apis' global small-cap solution," Donald said.

TAA calls for prudent pace for reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022
The Quality of Advice Review should take precedence over other proposed regulatory changes as financial advisers should not be encumbered by two sets of major reforms in a short period of time. This is according to The Advisers Association, which is ...

Action on super gap slow, small

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022
... Australia, which makes it more important than ever that governments do whatever they can do to provide them with the quality of life they deserve." As early as 2009, Financial Standard archives show AIST and the ASFA were lobbying for a baby bonus to ...

Hume pledges less red tape for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022
... measures that can remove things like the safe harbour provision at the AIA Adviser Summit 2022. Hume is using the upcoming Quality of Advice Review to make this possible. "We want to make sure that the regulatory framework could better enable the provision ...

Winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award 2022 announced

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022
... particularly around the practical application. The program equips financial planners with the skills to deliver the highest quality of advice to Australian consumers."

Charter Hall, PSP Investments acquire Brisbane site

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022
Charter Hall and Canada's Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) have acquired a development project currently under construction in Brisbane. The property, located within the Fortitude Valley precinct, comprises a 25,000m2 office ...