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QAR could see 12% increase in insured Aussies

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022
According to research commissioned by the Financial Services Council (FSC), the introduction of a scalable advice model for life insurance would see more than a million Australians have the life insurance cover they need. Research by NMG Consulting ...

AMP debuts hybrid retirement solution

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2022
... with rates guaranteed for life. The annual bonus, which is underwritten by TAL, rises the longer customers live and the premium is paid from their estate when they die or exit the platform. The Lifetime Income account also qualifies as a lifetime income ...

Financial stability risks escalate: RBA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2022
Financial stability risks have increased as global financial conditions continue to tighten, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia's Financial Stability Review. The RBA cited a further tightening of financial conditions, an increase of debt-servicing ...

Cromwell sells stake in LDK

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2022
... February 2023, with an option for LDK to extend repayment until the end of June next year. The sale proceeds represent a 67% premium to the book value of Cromwell's equity interest and, on repayment of Cromwell's loans to LDK, releases total capital ...

ESR, GIC start sustainable venture

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022
... anchor close of EADP II, a develop-to-core logistics fund that will further expand ESR Australia's strategy of delivering premium, sustainable and human-centric designed industrial estates. EADP II is the successor to the fully allocated ESR Australia ...

NGS Super increases death, TPD premiums

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022
The fund is increasing death and total and permanent disability insurance premiums following an increase in claims in recent years. Premiums for death and TPD will increase for most members from November 9. A 30-year-old member with a sum life/terminal ...

Laureola Advisors launches new fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2022
The US based advisory firm has launched a new fund, investing exclusively in life settlements, as the business sets in motion plans for growth in Australia. With a minimum investment of US$5 million, the fund targets an 8% net return to investors, is ...

No surprise advice industry fears ASIC: Panel

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
Understanding and fixing regulatory uncertainty and licensee caution has been a subject discussed at length within the advice community in recent years, with AFCA saying it isn't surprised by the level of fear in the industry when it comes to ASIC. ...

Brighter Super makes changes to insurance offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2022
... make any profit or receive any commission from the insurance provided to our members." For members with fixed cover, the premium rates per $1000 of death and TPD cover will also increase, the super fund said. Meanwhile, the way the premiums are charged ...

Charter Hall secures ATO HQ

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2022
... markets, where we continue to attract tenants to state-of-the-art, sustainable, and well-positioned buildings offering premium amenity and wellbeing services, as we continue to work with tenants preferring modern buildings with the latest amenity and ...