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The romantic side of life insurance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2017
... "Interest hasn't been gender-specific or age-specific either, because these days everyone has someone that's relying on them. Society is changing and the traditional applicant for life insurance is changing too." Ford says forcing Australians to think ...

Negative gearing exposing Australia's poor: KPMG

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017
... KPMG Australia chief economist Brendan Rynne said: "While it is perhaps understandable that the poorest members of our society want to diversify and increase their incomes, this group is the least able to take on the financial risk associated with geared ...

First State Super wins government lease

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017
... every effort to make the investment "a great success" and will continue to focus on investments that are key to making a society function better for members to retire into.

Investment management industry needs overhaul: CFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 APR 2017
... success. Investment managers must also do more to build trust with investors, while at the same time increase benefits to society, the latest CFA Institute study shows. About 84% of the 1000 investment management professionals surveyed globally expect ...

AMP Capital overhauls ESG investment strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2017
... involved with their products," Tindall said. "We are not prepared to deliver investment returns to customers at any cost to society. This position has been affirmed through consultation with major institutional clients and engagement with retail customers," ...

Fight for workplace equality and diversity far from over

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2017
... getting the best views in the room, we're not making the change, and women simply aren't in the decision-making roles for society and that's a terrible thing," Newbould said. "We need not just targets where you decide whether or not you're going to reach ...

Australian Unity enters trustee services

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2017
... its wealth platform, handling equity, fixed interest, property and bonds investments in addition to operating a building society. The wealth platform generated total revenue of $60.2 million, up 12.7% year on year, while the group continues to dominate ...

CommInsure cleared of systemic problems

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
... Deloitte reviewed 797 declined claims, identifying 41 that were referred to the board of the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society (CMLA) for reassessment. Of those 41 claims, eight demonstrated customer financial impact, 12 showed the decision to decline ...

Hostplus commits further to Australian VC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
... universities and angel groups such as Sydney Angels, BlueChilli and SproutX. "There is no doubt that technology has shaped our society and is pervasive in our everyday lives. In fact, technology companies have become the most valuable companies in the ...

Women in Super launch 2017 scholarships

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
... university is proud of its 40-year track record. "As part of UNSW Sydney we have a responsibility to make a difference to society and business. These scholarships are part of our ongoing commitment to provide access and opportunities to women in leadership," ...