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ASIC flags 'consistently weak' claims processes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024

... the annual Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia conference, ASIC commissioner Simone Constant said she had chosen to write to trustees now as "this is too important to wait." "From [claimants'] perspective, the clock starts the moment they ...

Advisers count on specialist advisers: Survey

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024

... Gallagher told the forum. "The SMA should be something that's very aligned to the investment approach that you've chosen. So those big decisions, those big investment decisions, are still on the advice side." The other main concerns related to ...

$3m super tax edges closer to reality

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 10 OCT 2024

... prominent industry bodies, was turned down. "Ultimately after months of advocacy, it's incredibly disappointing Labor has chosen to proceed with legislation that does not sensibly index the $3 million threshold to Consumer Price Index (CPI) and this ...

VFMC fills new head of asset classes role

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 4 OCT 2024

... (VFMC) has tapped an internal candidate to step into the newly minted role of head of asset classes. Mark Aarons has been chosen to take on the role. Aarons joined VFMC in the role of head of investment risk in March 2018, later expanding his responsibilities ...

Former Mercer Super chair named Actuary of the Year

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2024

... skills, and, usually, endeavouring to improve the lives of other people and their circumstances." "I am so grateful to have chosen this career, or maybe it chose me because it has enabled me to follow my great passions of mathematics, sport and promoting ...

Advisers reveal hurdles preventing SMA adoption

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024

... proposition," Gallagher said. "The SMA should be something that's very aligned to the investment approach that you've chosen. So those big decisions, those big investment decisions, are still on the advice side." The other main concerns were related ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024

... weeks. The statement said individuals will be entitled to the same level of financial support regardless of the option chosen. "Superannuation is not the government's money, it is not the superannuation industry's money, it is your money. The ...

UK regulators propose framework for workplace pension schemes

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024

... adjustments to stay close to the average of what's being measured to avoid being penalised for underperformance. "We have chosen not to propose 'red lines' or regulator-set benchmarks at this time, where herding and benchmark-hugging risks are more pronounced. ...

CareSuper, Spirit Super take final steps towards merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 30 JUL 2024

... technology roles at Aware Super and VicSuper, prior to the merger. Commenting, Murray said: "I'm proud to have been chosen to lead a combined fund which will have a laser focus on our members and delivering them great value and excellent customer ...

Insignia Financial looks to slash redundancy entitlements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024

... home and to engage with the FSU to address these issues. "Unfortunately, this has fallen on deaf ears and Mr. Hartley has chosen to ignore workers' concerns," she said. In a statement to Financial Standard, an Insignia Financial spokesperson said ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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