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Cbus slashes insurance premiums

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017
... $2.68," Atkin said. "These changes recognise the different needs of our members at different stages in their lives with a focus on ensuring they've got the cover they need while maximising their retirement outcomes." Key changes: Death + TPD: premium ...

Ohanessian vindicated by record Praemium inflows

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017
Praemium chief executive Michael Ohanessian, who was recently reappointed following a board spill, said the firm's record inflows in the June quarter represent a "tangible validation of our underlying growth strategy." In Q2 2017, Praemium achieved ...

Optimo introduces robo platform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2017
... advisers whose clients are skeptical of the quality of advice offered to them by banks and other robo-advice platforms, whose focus is directing their clients into products." Bannister added that the tool, which has been continuously developed and refined ...

SMSF software demand surges

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2017
... industry is swamped with work at the moment, but once the reforms are implemented, Bungard said he expects to see businesses focus on growth with the help of regtechs such as Class playing a key role in helping them drive greater efficiencies.

IOOF appoints new asset consultant

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2017
... ending on 30 June. Russell notified IOOF at the end of 2016 of its intention to close its asset consulting business and focus instead on implemented consulting and asset management solutions. IOOF chief investment officer Dan Farmer said Mercer is a ...

Platform provider grows SMA menu

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2017
... Consulting, with plans to add further managers in the second half of the year to satisfy adviser demand. "Whilst our recent focus has certainly been geared towards the very strong growth of our private label relationships, it's important we continue ...

DomaCom launches affordable housing crowdfunding

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2017
DomaCom is partnering to launch a new crowdfunded investment vehicle, this time focusing on "resort-style" affordable housing for retirees. The partnership with Akuna Lifestyle Estates will see eight stages of development over three to four years to ...

Banks continue campaign to discredit SA bank tax

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2017
Australia's big four banks again warned South Australians of the impact a state-based tax would have as the South Australian Liberal opposition confirmed it will move to block the tax's implementation. In an open letter to South Australian customers ...

TAL intensifies mental health strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2017
... Beyondblue and LivingWorks Australia. General manager of health services Sally Phillips said mental health is an important focus for TAL and a driving force behind Baird's appointment. "Mental health represents the second largest category of claims after ...

EOFY: Super funds to hit double digit returns

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
... expected to artificially lift headline declared fees by around 30 basis points. Fay said the latest returns will help shift the focus to net returns.