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Death of value investing a myth: Realindex

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
... monetary policy." The paper said over the past few months the argument against value has become stronger, but dismisses those claims as purely descriptive, lamenting the fact that growth has outperformed value in the last few years. "There is no magic ...

TPB bans tax agent over COVID-19 fraud

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2020
... amounts which dishonestly qualified them to receive a Cash Flow Boost payment. This resulted in a Cash Flow Boost and GST claims payment of $20,000 being deposited into a bank account held by Tong, which was then retained by the agent and transferred ...

REI Super ups insurance premiums

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020
... repricing by life insurers for both death and TPD," Coysh said. "The changes largely reflect the impact of COVID-19 on expected claims experience." In May 2019, REI Super increased life insurance premiums blaming the Protecting Your Super reforms. At ...

AMP, former employee settle

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2020
... inadvertent", with senior management potentially ignoring legal advice and complaints from junior employees. In the next week, Cook claims she reported the information to former AMP legal counsel Brian Salter, former AMP Advice chief executive Jack Regan ...

Chief economist update: Winter of Europe's discontent

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
... and hibernate for the winter as the second coming of the coronavirus hits the continent. There must be something to the claims that weather plays a part in the life, death and transmission of the virus. The Advisory Board published an article at the ...

Insurers prepare for tragic COVID-19 fall-out

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020
Life insurer MetLife is preparing for an increase in mental health claims in the wake of COVID-19, with the insurer acknowledging the psychological toll of financial hardship. "There is a direct connection between financial wellbeing and mental health. ...

Mawhinney lashes out at regulator

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020
... liquidators report, meanwhile, seems to align with ASIC's suggestion that M Core notes were marketed in a misleading manner. "Any claims the Director has made to investors or potential investors regarding M Core noteholder funds being secured may be ...

Corporate fund overhauls admin fees, premiums

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2020
... taking a more active role in managing their accounts. Members will also see a decrease in death and TPD premiums due to claims being slightly lower than expected - the reduction is expected to be by an average of 3.5%. However, from the start of October ...

More clarity on life insurance best interest duty needed: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020
... product has become more and more complex over time, making it difficult for customers to understand and be satisfied with claims outcomes. "At the same time, affordability and accessibility for those needing cover is declining," the report said. "Increasingly ...

IPO Wealth ordered to wind up

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020
... allegations were made by counsel for Dye & Co in these proceedings which are categorically refuted and will be challenged. Any claims of impropriety are categorically rejected by Mawhinney." Mayfair continues to deny any allegations made against Mawhinney ...