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Actuary of the Year named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2022
... build." He added: "There seem to be a lot of unresolved problems in the use of data - there are conflicting ideas of fairness put forward, and what constitutes good versus poor conduct is often still vague." "We have taken the opportunity as a society ...

CSLR establishment is critical: FPA

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2022
... continue to work constructively with the government, consumers and other stakeholders in the sector to deliver certainty and fairness for the financial planning profession and ensure consumers can have trust in the financial system."

What the QAR should focus on: MLC Life

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... people will have appropriate life insurance protection for their needs and they will fall through the cracks. Where is the fairness in that outcome?" In 2019, MLC Life conducted benchmarking research into the cost of advice. It found that unless advisers ...

ISA uncovers disgraceful regional gender super gap

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 APR 2022
... paying the super guarantee on employer paid parental leave and the government's Parental Leave Pay could improve the fairness of the retirement income system. The review said such measures would have a small impact but would lessen the impact of career ...

More super, less tinkering: ASFA

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... have to work longer in order to retire" and 58% agreed that giving people early access to their super will undermine the fairness of the system. "The views of the community were unequivocal. Australians value superannuation and consider that it is crucial ...

CFA Institute says focus on culture

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 15 FEB 2022
... report also recommends building and maintaining a people-centric cultural identity. Organisational values should include fairness and trustworthiness, which will help to underpin trust in the investment management industry as a whole." The report found ...

ASIC commences proceedings against Diversa

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 11 OCT 2021
... prioritising his own interests over the interests of clients, charging fees for super fund consolidation without transparency or fairness.

Actuary of the Year named

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021
... used data and advanced analytics to improve public policy across a very diverse range of sectors. He champions genuine fairness and equity, using data to make informed and careful decisions that result in better outcomes for society," Actuaries Institute ...

TAL releases income protection range

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2021
Life insurer TAL launched three new offerings that aim to address fairness and sustainability of income protection products. Income Protection Enhance, Income Protection Focus, and Income Protection Assist are the three new products available from today. ...

Occupational exclusions under scrutiny

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 SEP 2021
Occupational exclusions in group insurance are under the microscope as the federal government reviews their fairness and appropriateness. Senator Jane Hume has opened consultations for the review until October 14, aiming to find solutions to problems ...