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FS Power50 revealed

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2020
... is no mean feat and all that are featured should be proud of their achievement," Williamson said. "At a time when so much focus is on the impact of industry change and diminishing adviser numbers, Financial Standard is proud to showcase excellence in ...

QInsure ramps up claims technology

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020
... "realising benefits from the FINEOS Claims system, including streamlined claims processes which enables our claim managers to focus on providing excellent outcomes to QSuper members". FINEOS chief executive Michael Kelly said the move to the FINEOS Platform ...

Bumpy quarter for AMP

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020
AMP has reported a tough September quarter that saw several clients exit, leaving many business units with lower cash flows. The latest quarterly update shows subsidiary AMP Capital lost $1.1 billion as a result of client redemptions and "run-off of ...

Australian Ethical executive departs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020
... Ethical confirmed Fiona Horan returned to her native Ireland after over 25 years in Australia in October. "In line with our focus on enhancing an innovation culture, the People & Culture department is now reporting through to the chief strategy & innovation ...

APRA reduces ERS reporting for funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
... Data Collection to be reported on a monthly basis through to 31 January 2021. This means APRA will be putting a greater focus on fraud risk and prevention in the early release scheme. Funds will need to tell the regulator how many total fraud incidents ...

AllianceBernstein hires two ESG leaders

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
AllianceBernstein has made two executive appointments with a responsible investment focus. Jodie Tapscott has been appointed director of strategy, responsible investing and Amelia Sexton will step into the ESG product specialist role. Tapscott joins ...

Future Fund posts modest growth

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
Australia's sovereign wealth fund grew 1.1% in the September quarter to $163 billion, but is down 1.8% year on year due to the impact of COVID-19 in the March quarter. Future Fund chair Peter Costello said the fund exists to strengthen the Commonwealth's ...

Cost of advice soars as red tape grows

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
... advice. "Many of them won't proceed because of the cost or the complexity of getting that advice. Without the government's focus on this critical issue and the parliament's support, we will resign ourselves to a future in which only the wealthy can afford ...

Magellan chief backs health startup

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2020
When it comes to investing his own money, Magellan's chief executive Brett Cairns likes to go back to his roots in science. Cairns was paid $1.5 million in FY20, not including variable remuneration of $772,500, which he was eligible for but waived. ...

Chief economist update: Middle Kingdom on top

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2020
... the pandemic, China's rapid "cruel to be kind" response to the pandemic has allowed central command to redirect its focus and resources on sustaining and strengthening the economic recovery. It's on its way. China's GDP expanded by 4.9% in ...