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IFM Investors hits back at MP demanding probe

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2020
... ask the prudential regulator for an enquiry while stating the committee would expand its work. In his response sent on Tuesday, the IFM Investors chair demanded a wider investigation including retail super and wholesale managed funds, said IFM would ...

Clime buys Madison Financial Group

KANIKA SOOD, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2020
The much-anticipated sale of Madison Financial Group was finalised Tuesday evening, with the buyer paying $4.5 million to $5 million, Financial Standard understands. Clime Investment Management will be the new owner of Madison Financial Group, which ...

Super advocate takes FSC to task over TPD tests

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2020
... people lost their jobs or were stood down or working less hours as a result of COVID-19. The initiative, announced on Tuesday, will see insurers assess TPD claims resulting from an illness or injury occurring since the pandemic started based on the policyholder's ...

Macquarie kicks off $400m raise

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2020
... Macquarie Bank has announced a $400 million capital raise, with the convertible notes set to be quoted on the ASX from Tuesday, May 19. The raise, aimed at both institutional and retail investors and Macquarie shareholders, will be issued at $100 per ...

Early release applications top $9bn

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2020
... were also creeping towards $1 billion this week. The fund had paid over 140,000 members $970 million as at end of day Tuesday, May 5. With airline workers stood down in droves, Sunsuper, as the default super fund for Virgin Australia, has paid out at ...

Life insurers prepare for grilling

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2020
... that they are making the crucial improvements needed to restore trust in the sector. The hearings will be spread across Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, with the life insurance sector slated for its time before the committee on Tuesday. The hearings ...

Major regulatory efforts delayed

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2020
... fees and costs disclosure for superannuation has also been temporarily shelved. Additionally, the regulator confirmed on Tuesday that it would delay its work on grandfathered conflicted remuneration and life insurance advice, alongside its introduction ...

FEW launches Livestream series

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2020
In response to COVID-19, Financial Executive Women has launched an industry-first Livestream event series for its members. FEW Connect, which will showcase industry leaders and experts four days a week, is open to all members and staff of FEW's ...

AFCA updates approach amid COVID-19 crisis

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... to ensure a prioritised service is provided to those impacted by the pandemic. The hotline (1800 337 444) was opened on Tuesday. "AFCA has activated its significant event response plan that identifies and fast-tracks COVID-19 related complaints," he ...

Dow skyrockets in two-day winning streak

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... posted second day of gains, rising 2.4% after witnessing its best one-day percentage gain since the Great Depression on Tuesday. "Turnaround Tuesday" saw the bourse surging 11.4% or 2112.98 points during trading, on hopes of a $3.4 trillion COVID-19 ...