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NGS Super increases death, TPD premiums

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022
... insured for TPD cover will see their premiums rise from $0.35 a week to $0.38. The fund is also making changes to income protection premiums, with decreases occurring as a result of reducing the benefit period from five to two years. "The increase in ...

CALI names chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2022
... CALI is set up to advocate for Australians to have access to appropriate, affordable, and sustainable life insurance protection. "There is much important work to do on these matters and in the ongoing set up of CALI. The board will continue driving this ...

UK regulator to inspect advice and guidance rules

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2022
... guidance so we can understand how to reduce the regulatory burden while continuing to provide the right level of consumer protection." The FCA announcement shares a similar sentiment to Michelle Levy's Quality of Advice Review (QAR). In August the ...

Tech providers support QAR SOA proposals

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022
... satisfied they are in fact providing good advice, thus there are enough regulatory guidelines to roll back to for consumer protection." Overall, she felt optimistic that the industry may be steps away from delivering affordable digital advice and applauded ...

GQG Partners rolls out dividend income fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022
... be an attractive option for Australian investors," he said. "Our aim with this strategy is to bring better downside protection and potential total return to existing income focused portfolios." The fund has already received an initial research rating ...

IPS partners to launch equity market solution

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022
... and in this case, investors sacrifice potential growth in order to secure an enhanced yield and a level of downside protection, a trade-off which investors are happy to take given portfolios already hold an allocation in equities for growth," he conc ...

Advisers given access to wellbeing service

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2022
... customers, but we also have a responsibility to support the people who provide them with the vital advice that delivers that protection. Our experience shows Vivo can make a significant difference in people's lives, and we want advisers to access that ...

Allianz Retire+ bolsters executive team

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2022
... Andrew Stewart and Malcom Weir join the Allianz Retire+ team as its new head of distribution wealth and head of life protection. The three hires play a pivotal role in the firm's refreshed strategy, according to Australian chief executive Adrian ...

No surprise advice industry fears ASIC: Panel

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
... don't create the law but that's what we're about and we think it's really important from a consumer protection perspective and for deterring misconduct," she said. Having said that, she explained there is a range of factors considered ...

Still work to do on QAR: Levy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2022
... What she said has been most surprising is the response from consumer bodies. She reiterated that QAR is a consumer protection and a strong package that will benefit consumers. "The day after my proposal paper came out, I'm driving my dog to the dog ...