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Productivity Commission shakes up default superannuation

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2019
... included shaking up the default sector. The Commission handed down 31 recommendations in its final report in assessing the efficiency and competitiveness of the superannuation system that didn't stray too far from the Draft Report released in May ...

Industry fund finds new advice tech partner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2018
... software providers can be daunting but for us the transition went smoothly. We have found significant time saving and efficiency benefits as a result of this change, meaning we can do more of the important things in business like being in front of members ...

New Zealand reviews life insurance commissions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 4 DEC 2018
... changes to clients about coverage that are not in the client's best interests. "Such activities can compromise the efficiency of the sector, because policyholders may not be matched with the best policies, and ultimately end up funding high commissions ...

AI ramping up but legal risks remain

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 16 NOV 2018
... reported the areas where companies were using AI technologies. More than half (52%) expect to increase organisational efficiency, up from 39% in 2016. About 42% expect the customer experience to improve, up from 20% two years ago. Interestingly, the ...

Special Report: Hitting new ETF goals

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 NOV 2018
... the University of Technology Sydney's Finance Discipline Group, says he sees no evidence of ETFs eroding market efficiency. A paper he co-authored called the Active world of passive investing, revealed ETFs are not as passive as many people believe. ...

Swiss manager invests in Queensland solar

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 15 NOV 2018
... with a capacity of USD $250 million. It will aim to take majority positions in renewable energy projects and energy efficiency upgrades within existing public infrastructure including LED street lights and retro-fitting of large buildings.

Mercer, Kogan to launch super fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2018
... superannuation fund to be named Kogan Super. According to a joint statement, the fund will leverage Kogan's digital efficiency to be one of Australia's cheapest super options and is expected to launch in early 2019. Kogan will provide the branding ...

Former adviser jailed, ASIC posts FY18 stats

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 1 NOV 2018
... companies. These typically do not take as long as other civil actions," it said. ASIC added it is looking into improving the efficiency and timeliness of its enforcement processes by using e-surveillance, e-investigation and e-discovery to expedite investigation ...

AMP hires from MLC

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 1 NOV 2018
... platform, working closely with financial advisers and customers to hone the investment product offering and administrative efficiency. Egan will report to AMP's director, superannuation, retirement and investments Rod Finch. "Shaun is a highly experienced ...

Zurich launches new adviser portal

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 5 OCT 2018
... straight-through-processing rates, the insurer said. Zurich head of propositions Tim Howell said that the change brings significant efficiency improvements. "The quoting and application process can be one of the lengthiest and most complex aspects of ...