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Suncorp names new head of intermediaries

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2014
Suncorp has appointed a new head of intermediaries in the shape of Steven Degetto, replacing Steven Heavey, who announced his departure in November. Degetto has spent the past three months in the role on an acting basis. He was previously Suncorp's ...

FPA-Cbus referral deal makes promising start

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2014
The referral deal between the Financial Planners Association (FPA) and industry fund Cbus is going "exceptionally well" after two weeks in action, according to FPA chief executive Mark Rantall. Rantall said that, since January 1, 25 Cbus members have ...

Zurich appoints national head of sales

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2014
Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has appointed Andy Marshall head of Sales Strategies and Research, Life Risk. He will be responsible for developing, promoting and delivering Zurich's life insurance proposition in conjunction with distribution ...

Van Eyk appoints acquisitions specialist

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2013
... Securities, ANZ's OnePath and Zurich. He will focus on building van Eyk's advice capabilities in both Australia and across the Tasman, following business acquisitions in New Zealand earlier this year and the subsequent launch of van Eyk Advice New Zealand ...

People aged 85+ to triple by 2040

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2013
Just released updated population projections from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) forecasts that by 2040 the number of people aged 65 or more will double and number aged 85 or more will triple. "The number of people 65 and over is projected ...

NZICA and ICAA members approve merger plans

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2013

MyState appoints new chairman

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2013
MyState Limited has appointed Miles Hampton as chairman after Dr Michael Vertigan AC stepped down, the company announced at its annual general meeting yesterday. Hampton is currently chairman of the MyState Limited Board's Group Risk Committee and is ...

Cbus, FPA explain their referral deal

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2013
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and Cbus explain how their pilot professional advice referral service will work. First of all, it will run from January to June 2014 and be available to Cbus members in Queensland, South Australia ...

FPA and Cbus reach 'landmark agreement'

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2013
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has entered what it terms a "landmark agreement" with industry super fund Cbus to begin a pilot professional referral service. The terms of the agreement allow FPA member practices to accept referrals ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 OCT 2013
... Queensland issues its full year results, and NAB chief executive Cameron Clyne is scheduled to deliver a speech at a Trans-Tasman Business Circle event in Melbourne. Toll road owner Transurban Group holds its annual general meeting, also in Melbourne. ...