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How PYS changes caused 34% premium hikes

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... Blair. "While the premium rate change was deemed appropriate in the current environment, Equity Trustees will continue to monitor and review the situation closely." AMP Life said that while it has not yet raised premiums on any group policies, the PYS ...

Super funds revalue unlisted assets

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2020
... adjusted to reflect the economic and financial market impacts of COVID-19," Silk said. "The Fund will continue to constantly monitor the outlook and ensure valuations remain fair." But the nation's largest fund isn't alone. The $86 billion industry fund ...

APRA heat map update in doubt

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
... their own response. Given the rapidly evolving environment in which everyone is operating, we will continue to closely monitor the extent and impact of COVID-19 on APRA-regulated entities to consider if any further modifications to our supervisory and ...

Frontier warns super fund clients of recession

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020
The asset consultant's internal economic modelling is predicting a potentially "very large" recession for Australia this year, as COVID-19 rolls on. Frontier Advisors used the RBA's MARTIN, a new macroeconomic model the central bank built in ...

FPA advocates for reduced pension minimums

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020
... informed by a clear picture of the consumer and their interests," the FPA said. The association also recommended ASIC monitor the increasing costs to practice as a planner, such as through government fees and charges, cost-recovery levies and increases ...

Insurers halt some virus cover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020
Two of the country's biggest insurers have halted cover for COVID-19 for some new customers, in new exclusions since the outbreak of the virus. TAL and MLC Life have introduced new policy provisions for any new customers in response to the COVID-19 ...

FASEA exam to go online

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
... their options. "FASEA continues to receive and act upon the advice of the Federal Government Health Department and to monitor updates from relevant Australian and international health agencies," FASEA said. FASEA said advisers had also enquired about ...

AMP Life, AMP Capital fined

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2020
AMP Life and AMP Capital have paid hefty penalties following infringement notices issued by ASIC. AMP Life paid $275,500 and AMP Capital paid $250,500. "ASIC issued the infringement notices as it considers there are reasonable grounds to believe there ...

FASEA rethinks CPD, provides exam update

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2020
... over the CPD requirement as FASEA is not a monitoring and enforcing body - rather, it is the requirement of licensees to monitor CPD. At this stage, the exams scheduled for 2 April 2020 and 7 April 2020 will proceed in all locations with those scheduled ...

Former ANZ Wealth investment chief exits

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2020
The former chief investment officer for ANZ Wealth has left the business as part of the extensive job losses announced last week. Financial Standard understands Mark Rider, ANZ Wealth's chief investment officer since March 2017, has left the business. ...