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Less than 1% of AusSuper members seek advice

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2013
... advice originate from people who have a query, but don't realise they need advice." These queries are usually relate to insurance, investment decisions, consolidation of funds, and retirement. In June, following an announcement of changes to REST's insurance ...

AMP profits up 5.4% despite insurance disappointment

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2013
... from its wealth management and investment businesses. The disappointing performance of the financial services company's insurance business was the only black mark on an otherwise impressive result. Underlying profit was $440 million compared with $488 ...

AUI takes on former Morgan Stanley exec

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2013
... person to help us achieve our growth plans," she added. AUI is the funds management arm of Australian Unity, a health insurance, financial services, and retirement living provider. As of June 2013, AUI's funds under management amounted to $7.1 billio ...

Unclaimed life insurance up by $28 million

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2013
The amount of unclaimed life insurance has increased by $28 million during the last year, according to the latest report by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The figure for unclaimed life insurance on July 1, 2013, was approximately ...

Super funds need to clarify DisabilityCare to members

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2013
... about DisabilityCare and funds should be sending out the message that the government's program doesn't cover all life insurance aspects. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) senior policy adviser Karen Volpato told Financial Standard ...

AIA tackles spike in mental illness-related claims

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2013
... illness back into work, after a spike in total and permanent disability (TPD) claims has put serious pressure on the life insurance industry. The paper was produced with SuperFriend, a not-for-profit foundation that promotes mental health in the industry ...

Latest Financial Standard issue available on the iPad app

STAFF JOURNALIST  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2013
... closer look at the biggest issues discussed at this year's Financial Services Council conference and profile TAL Life Insurance managing director Jim Minto. You can read these articles on your iPad by downloading Financial Standard iPadA(C) app free ...

Victims push for new Trio fraud inquiry

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2013
... Christmas. The initial recommendations of the PJC included legislative changes to strengthen the professional indemnity insurance requirements of financial services providers that deal with retail consumers. It asked for an improvement of the communication ...

Bravura gets go-ahead for Super TIC app

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2013
... possible". Bravura is a global provider of administration and management applications for superannuation and pension, life insurance, investment, private wealth, transfer agency and STP financial messaging.

CommInsure enhances adviser flexibility of life product

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2013
CommInsure clients will be able to bundle insurance inside and outside superannuation, a feature that offers greater flexibility for advisers who may have clients that are cautious of their cash flow and want to pay for premiums via superannuation. ...