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Fin365 to build one-stop-shop for financial firms

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 JUN 2025
... industry experience." Fin365 general manager of sales and marketing Jess Bulafkin said the "one-stop-shop" approach can better track quality and customer satisfaction. "It's quite unusual for a software provider to also offer technology outsourcing services. ...

Investors face headwinds in integrating physical climate risks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2025
... expanding their analysis of physical risks, particularly for listed equities and corporate bonds. In addition to advocating for better data and collaborating with research houses for it, the report noted some funds are investing in new geospatial and ...

APRA plans to remove 'unnecessary obstacles' for longevity products

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... without increasing risks for policyholders. The regulator added that the proposed changes address a call from industry to better align its requirements with other jurisdictions and to establish a "more favourable environment" for the potential growth ...

Trade war threat sparks allocation rethink by asset owners

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... reduction outcomes," a second super fund representative said. "This could enable us to both deliver more impact and achieve better investment returns." A third super fund representative said that more capital is being allocated to private credit. That ...

Inheritance dissatisfaction an advice opportunity: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... given the larger capital the younger generation is receiving, it would be beneficial for them to use a financial adviser to better utilise their inheritance. "Trillions of dollars are estimated to be transferred from Baby Boomers across the US, Europe ...

Government to convene a productivity roundtable

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025
... the skills our nation needs and making sure those qualifications are recognised nationwide; ensuring all Australians are better prepared to capitalise on the opportunities of Artificial Intelligence..." he said. He said some of this is "about government ...

Treasury welcomes new leader

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025
... opportunity to work with him at Treasury. "Steven and Jenny are the best of the best. Outstanding public servants and even better people. I'm really happy for them both and they should be very proud."

Regulators note advances in life insurers' practices

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... The regulators also noted that life companies reviewed their risk governance practices, leading to "some improvements to better deal with the risks identified in the review. Regarding marketing and disclosures, the regulators said life companies should ...

AIOFP, FAAA encouraged by first meeting with Mulino

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... and work with the profession." "The Minister acknowledged the issues facing our profession and agrees that the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms are a priority. He is focused on releasing the remaining tranche of the reforms as quickly as ...

HESTA moves risk chief to advisory role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey described the leadership changes as an "exciting" step forward, positioning the fund to better protect members' interests and drive growth. She noted that the fund is building a more resilient and dynamic business ...