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Explosive rise in claims drives new TPD solution for Acenda

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
Acenda has launched a new insurance benefit, Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Severity, in response to a significant surge in claims, particularly for mental health and musculoskeletal conditions. According to the life insurer, there was a 166% increase ...

HESTA changes investment fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
HESTA has reduced investment fees across its ready-made investment options in the last financial year and announced a lower minimum balance for accessing Income Stream products. The investment fee reductions were across HESTA's top four ready-made ...

Marketing, communications roles gain momentum

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
Communications roles have exploded in the financial services industry this year, while the number of product management roles on offer is beginning to rise. That's according to Kaizen Recruitment's Marketing Salary Guide FY2025-26, which also found ...

Australian Unity picks new chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
Australian Unity has appointed Kelly Bayer Rosmarin as the next group managing director and chief executive, succeeding Rohan Mead who will retire in December. Rosmarin will commence in the new role from 15 December 2025 after completion of the transition ...

Australia, UK regulators exchange insights

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
The UK and Australia have exchanged information on their respective approaches to financial markets, pension structures, and digital asset advancement at the inaugural UK-Australia Joint Financial Regulatory Forum. The virtual forum was chaired by director ...

Feature: Digital advice | Sleeping giant

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... Jason Nyilas describes digital advice as technology that mirrors a financial adviser offering personalised strategy and product recommendations. He adds that financial wellbeing and the role of a coach are critical to its success. Underpinning that is ...

Crypto providers to hold AFSL under proposed laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... well-regulated digital asset market. "This will unlock mainstream adoption, draw institutional capital, and accelerate product innovation, transforming crypto from a niche asset class into a fully regulated part of Australia's financial system." Meanwhile ...

La Trobe has two of three stop orders lifted

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... on the Australian credit funds. "The stop orders didn't relate to the funds' performance, liquidity, advertising or the product disclosure statements. We champion transparency and welcome the opportunity to improve our TMDs for the benefit of investors," ...

Retirees should put 80% of balance into annuities: Grattan

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
Grattan Institute has recommended changes to help simplify the superannuation system, including pushing for retirees to place 80% of their super balance into an annuity, possibly offered by the government itself. In its submission to the Treasury consultation ...

Alternative Investment Awards winners announced

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... won Best Investor Supporting Australian Managers. Finally, the L1 Long Short Fund won Best Listed Alternative Investment Product. Hedge Funds Rock raised funds for AFF's four charity partners: Redkite, Tranby, Noro Music Therapy, and Women's Community ...