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Calls for financial services to include procurement targets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 3 AUG 2020
... literacy made the call after welcoming news that all state, territory and local governments have signed on to support a renewed focus on improving the lives of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Australians. "We hope that key executives from the banking ...

Life insurance at tipping point: Industry leaders

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020
... to go and purchase; it's something they know they need to have," she said. "But as we have become mature, the need to focus in on growing new sales is not as important for the overall success of the industry and that's why I think we are at an ...

Zenith names new general manager

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020
... employing 70 staff across both Sydney and Melbourne. In the new role, Fryer will join Zenith's management committee and will focus on various integration initiatives to help align the two businesses. He will retain his current research and client duties ...

Sovereign fund withdraws bid for Newcastle United

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020
... to explain the lack of alternatives from an investment perspective. "As an autonomous and purely commercial investor, our focus was on building long-term value for the club, its fans and the community as we remained committed to collaboration, practicality ...

HUB24 awards super trustee mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... Trustees managing director Mick O'Brien said. "HUB24's market share has been growing over recent years due to their continued focus on innovation and customer service excellence. The appointment to act as trustee for the HUB24 Super Fund is another great ...

AIST pushes for policy reform

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has pushed for greater regulatory reform, in a bid to scale up super fund investment in infrastructure, energy and housing. In a statement sent to state governments, relevant department heads and the ...

Bond investor sues Australian government

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
A 23 year old woman is suing the Australian government, claiming climate change risk was not disclosed properly when she invested in exchange traded bonds. Kathleen (Katta) O'Donnell is being represented by Equity Generation Lawyers principal David ...

Franklin Templeton announces revised APAC team

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2020
... footprint led by Vivek will create a distribution powerhouse in the region, while significantly deepening our presence in key focus countries."

Lonsec adds to research team

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2020
... that will help the business further develop its research offering. "The ongoing development in our team means we're able to focus on the delivery of new services so advisers can access better research that lets them do more," Robinson said. "Our sustainability ...

Life insurance needs to prove value

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2020
Life insurance claims paid out billions of dollars to Australians last year. However, the industry needs to focus on creating awareness for its members as it is faced with negative sentiment, specifically around group insurance, the FSC Life Insurance ...