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SMSFA appoints corporate development GM

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2016
... professional members." Jameson added: "Over the years I have watched the important role that the Association plays in advocacy, education and improving professional skills across the sector, and to now have the opportunity to be an integral part of this ...

Align with super's purpose, not politics

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2016
... changes to taxation must realign their focus with super's purpose. BT Financial Group head of financial literacy and advocacy, Bryan Ashenden, said as the financial year closes SMSF investors should be setting themselves up for the next 12 months and ...

AFA and Beddoes announce consumer choice award winners

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
... ongoing claims management, best claims management staff and best claims assessment process. TAL won for best policyholder advocacy, best policyholder focus and most satisfied policyholders. AIA won for best new policyholder experience, best policy material ...

Financial services given hand to protect seniors

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016
Advocacy group Protecting Seniors Wealth has launched a new education program designed to address an increasing trend in financial abuse of the ageing demographic. The program titled "Lead with impact" consists of workshops, presentations, tailored ...

Wellbeing significantly improved through financial literacy

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016
... provides new direction for how financial advisers work with their male and female clients to drive deeper engagement and advocacy of financial advice as well as providing clear and compelling evidence about the improved health and wellness from financial ...

CommInsure appoints independent review expert

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2016
... management. "They will assess whether CommInsure has appropriately declined past claims, with a particular emphasis on customer advocacy," CommInsure's statement said. "The selection of claims, the claims assessment, the recommendations and the reporting ...

ACSA announces custody award winners

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016
... given "based on... support for ACSA and contributions to ACSA's strategic priorities which encompasses a broad range of advocacy and education activities." These activities included submissions to regulatory reviews, liaising with government agencies ...

Panel to review financial services complaints system

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016
... - Has been the chief executive of Choice for the past three-and-a-half years and has extensive experience in consumer advocacy. He will bring a consumer focus to the review and help ensure it delivers on the commitment to improve outcomes for consume ...

Three Aus funds awarded AAA climate rating

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
... to managing this risk across divestment in carbon intensive sectors, engagement, positive low carbon investments and advocacy."

Zurich insurance appoints CFO, updates app

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016
... insurance, increasing not only the effectiveness of that engagement but also the rate of client understanding of - and advocacy for - the advice and solutions they have received. The app's key upgrade is the addition of a 'how much is enough' diagnostic ...