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ASIC chair defends Chairman's Lounge memberships

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024
... at ASIC must disclose which companies they interact with in their personal lives, including credit card issuers and insurance policies they hold, telling Pocock he doesn't receive perks or discounts from any of those that he's aware of. "And yet there ...

Qantas Super standardises offset account investments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... accumulation account with a negative balance, which occurs when a member has Voluntary Cover, and premiums for this insurance cover are deducted from their account. The fund said since these premiums can't be deducted from a DB amount, they're deducted ...

Liberal MP calls for SoA replacement

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
... also receive a makeover, while a new class of advisers called "Qualified Advisers" from banks, super funds, and life insurance firms will be able to provide simple advice.

Former super fund investment chief in new gig

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
... FuturePlus Financial Service and held the same role at WorkCover NSW. There he designed and implemented a $ 14 billion insurance fund from scratch. Earlier, he served as director of treasury and investment services at the University of New South Wales ...

CFS, Viridian Advisory launch low-cost advice deal

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024
... recently launched an offering that charges $88 per year to access guided digital advice on investments, contributions, and insurance. The fee covers 12 months' access to Otivo's digital advice, with the option to renew. "Our easy-to-use advice ...

Insignia snags TAL executives for new retirement solutions team

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024
... products and services to our customers." Howard has over 25 years of experience across superannuation, advice, life insurance and asset management. Before TAL, Howard was the chief operating officer and interim chief executive at Rest. He has also previously ...

Westpac profits drop as it prepares for leadership change

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024
... Westpac said while the class action filed against BT Financial Group, Westpac Securities Administration and Westpac Life Insurance (now known as TAL Life Insurance) in October 2023 reached a settlement in September 2024, it still requires approval from ...

TAL names retirement and wealth lead

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024
... introduction of several changes to the life insurer's underwriting policies in regard to medical test requirements for insurance applications. With the changes, TAL said it will streamline and significantly lower the mandatory medical testing rate ...

Super complaints rise in FY24: AFCA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024
... withdrawals, errors in investment switches, and difficulties with online services," AFCA said. Complaints around TPD insurance rose 26%, totalling 1245 cases. AFCA said these complaints included eligibility disputes, delays in decision-making and detailed ...

Jones preps DBFO Tranche 2 for parliament

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024
... also receive a makeover, while a new class of advisers called "Qualified Advisers" from banks, super funds, and life insurance firms will be able to provide simple advice. Jones told a recent AFR event: "The financial advice laws in the country are not ...