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Zurich snatches Suncorp claims specialist

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025
... customer claims engagement and outcomes. He brings over two decades of experience in financial services across life and general insurances. Aside from Suncorp, Garsin brings relevant expertise from ANZ, Greenstone Financial Services, and HCF Australia. ...

Coalition names shadow treasurer, financial services minister

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
The Coalition, following its election defeat and brief split, has unveiled its shadow ministry. Leader of the opposition Sussan Ley confirmed that Ted O'Brien will act as deputy leader and shadow treasurer, while Pat Conaghan will act as shadow assistant ...

ASIC tells super: 'You have everything you need to not fail'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025
ASIC commissioner Simone Constant has told Financial Standard the regulator has super funds in its sights for more than just claims handling delays. "The main focus is on member services more generally, this is a multi-year phased project" Constant ...

'Going corporate' key to family business success: KPMG

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2025
Corporate structures in family businesses including having a board, M&A activity, and capital investment are key to achieving growth in family businesses, according to the latest KPMG Enterprise/STEP Global Family Business report. The new report - which ...

Industry groups hammer out guidance on tax-deductible advice fees

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), in consultation with leading accounting bodies, has released new guidance on tax-deductible advice fees. The guidance follows the release of the ATO Tax Determination in September last year, which the ...

Challenger adds to board director lineup

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
... customer needs across a broader range of channels." Somerville and Whittle will stand for election at Challenger's Annual General Meeting on October 30. Meantime, Challenger also confirmed the retirement of Stephenson, leaving the firm in June. She ...

Why emotions, cash derail good investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
While we know that during turbulent times it is critical not to let emotions get in the way of investing, an investment expert and former policymaker says it is equally important to remain active and not lean in on cash. Amid the volatility and frenetic ...

ASIC accuses Kalkine of providing unlicensed advice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
... provided personal advice as part of the sale of subscription services when Kalkine's AFSL only authorised it to provide general financial product advice. Additionally, the regulator said Kalkine's representatives may have misrepresented to customers ...

Australian Unity offloads property fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025
... manager Andrew McLeod will join Newmark and continue to manage the fund on behalf of investors. Australian Unity executive general manager - finance and commercial Jenny Saliba said PIF unitholders will benefit from access to a highly specialised team ...

Rest lands new chief investment officer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025
... (NAB), serving as chief executive of MLC's asset management business before ultimately taking on the role of executive general manager for investment platforms in NAB's wealth division. Rest chief executive Vicky Doyle said Clancy brings a rare blend ...