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AustralianSuper moves to opt-in insurance

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
... them." Kerlin noted insurance is primarily of benefit to people who have dependents or financial commitments that may be affected as a result of death or total and permanent disability. "With people getting married or having kids later in life we need ...

Hands off super: SMSFA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2017
... May report from SMSF software company Class found about a third (31%) of self-managed super fund members were adversely affected by the 1 July 2017 superannuation reforms.

APRA names heavyweight panel to investigate CBA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... has been damaged in recent years, and CBA in particular has been negatively impacted by a number of issues that have affected the reputation of the bank," Byres said. "Given its position in the Australian financial system, it is critical that community ...

More clarity needed in key person risk management: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... movements relevant to the operational performance of the business; availability of specialised skills where this may have affected capability to address business model threats; and strategies to retain key management personnel and critical employees. ...

ASFA puts gig economy on the agenda

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... the $450-a-month wages threshold for the SG to be paid to employees. "The case for changes is strong," Fahy said. "For affected workers and in the absence of any policy reforms, a growing gig economy would mean lower superannuation balances at retirement. ...

Financial stress devastating Australian lives: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
... investments of up to $350,000. Key figures reveal that financially-stressed Australians reported: Their physical health was affected nearly six times as much as those not financially stressed (60.8% versus 10.5%) Arguing about money with family/partner ...

APRA issues warning to underperforming super funds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017
... the risks arising from poor performance. The regulator did not list specific products under review or how many would be affected. To see the Rainmaker SelectingSuper top performing super funds to 31 July 2017, click here. The letter comes on the heels ...

Countplus searches for new CFO

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
... in the prior year. During the period, Countplus incurred a $4.1 million provision that will go to remediating clients affected by rogue adviser Brian Dobinson, an authorised representative of one of its subsidiaries Total Financial Solutions Australia ...

Hollywood star supports FCA complaints campaign

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has enlisted the help of a Hollywood superstar to alert consumers affected by the decade-long payment protection insurance (PPI) scandal to make a formal complaint as soon as possible. A campaign featuring ...

APRA launches inquiry into CBA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2017
... has been damaged in recent years, and CBA in particular has been negatively impacted by a number of issues that have affected the reputation of the bank," Byres said. "Given its position in the Australian financial system, it is critical that community ...