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Product modernisation will strengthen retirement outcomes: FSC

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023
... them to contemporary products without incurring tax penalties or regulatory barriers if they are currently invested in a legacy product. "A product modernisation regime would support the government's fiscal position, by lowering government Age Pension ...

Industry fund chief steps down

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
... contribution," which is reflected in the fund's strong long-term returns for its members. "He leaves an impressive legacy with Prime Super in a strong position as we look to the future and deliver a well-considered and forward-looking strategy in ...

Local fund managers lag global peers: FSC

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... competing jurisdictions, as well as introducing a product modernisation reform to facilitate investors being transferred from legacy financial products (of a broad range of types into another product). "Australia has the right investment infrastructure ...

Life insurance complaints drop 24%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
... recently released AFCA data found that life insurers continue to be bombarded with customer complaints because of outdated legacy systems and poor administration practices. One insurer continues to provide misleading information to non-English speaking ...

HUB24 farewells longstanding chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
... Higgins for his "remarkable leadership and commitment to the HUB24 Group" during his tenure. "He leaves behind a strong legacy," Rogan said. "I am looking forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on the board and the HUB24 executive team to deliver ...

Super fund, insurer admin issues draw AFCA complaints

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
Life insurers and superannuation funds continue to pin systemic issues on administrative and legacy systems that have drawn customer complaints and, in some cases, led to large compensation payouts, according to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority ...

Fidelity finds key barriers in Australian estate planning

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... research firm MYMAVINS, the report found that while many Australians intend to "plan to make a plan" for their financial legacy, nearly half lack confidence in how to achieve their goals - a gap that Fidelity argues financial advisers are ideally placed ...

Vale Tony Bongiorno

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
... eternally generous soul are quintessentially Tony," she said. "We will forever be inspired by Tony and will ensure his legacy lives on forever. We commit to remembering him by sharing his love and dedication to everyone in his life; clients and colleagues ...

Aussies largely unsure of legacy plan: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
While 67% of Australians feel confident they'll be able to leave a legacy when they pass away, only 14% actually have a plan in place to do so, according to new research from Generation Life (Gen Life). In June, Gen Life commissioned global research ...

PwC chief executives hold too much power: Review

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
... at the board table than would occur among independent non-executive members who would be expected to be less fettered by legacy arrangements and to bring valuable external perspectives and scrutiny," he said. Additionally, Switkowski flagged issues with ...