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State governments must divest energy networks: CEDA

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
... following parental leave," Martin said. "Encouraging innovation, improving overall education outcomes and introducing competition reform to previously protected areas are other key areas explored. To maintain Australia's economic prosperity and ensure ...

AFA and Beddoes announce consumer choice award winners

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
... the customer experience teams at our major life insurers. They serve the purpose of establishing benchmarks, driving competition and recognising best practice performance." Beddoes Institute director Rebecca Sheils added: "Recognition for offering the ...

Consumers turning to the internet for advice

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2016
... internet to do so." CANSTAR's research of direct life insurance policies found that insurers were responding to increased competition with policies that offer high levels of coverage and additional features for reasonable annual premiums. Commenting ...

Property funds battle over GMF merger

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2016
... continuing its offer to merge with the GPT Metro Office Fund (GMF) via a trust scheme will be challenging as it faces competition for the fund from another investor. Growthpoint said in a statement today it has been seeking to engage with GMF's independent ...

ASFA recognises super challenge for PC

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2016
... wider industry. In its first submission to the commission's study, ASFA said super's mix of participants and level of competition means efficiency should be assessed in separate groups by splitting the choice and default (MySuper) segments. It also said ...

Listed and direct real estate show correlation

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2016
... direct for investors who want to get set in real estate but who are struggling to deploy their capital given global competition for quality assets," Maydew said. The paper, Don't tell me it's not real estate, is the first in a series on listed real estate ...

AIA launches adviser wellness program

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2016
... face significant challenges in running a small business, including adapting to regulatory change, new technology and competition. As a dedicated financial adviser today it can be easy to forget your own health and wellbeing while helping clients achieve ...

One in four willing to switch advisers: EY survey

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2016
... should be more of a financial coach than a transactor. "In an industry where advances in technology, new types of competition and client expectations are changing rapidly, firms that challenge traditional norms while remaining true to their core value ...

FSC releases policy priorities for next parliament

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2016
... and innovative," she added. "The FSI 'health check' found there was room for improvement especially in respect of competition, stronger enforcement of the law and better governance."

Competitive forces driving US pension fees down

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2016
Greater transparency and increased competition, as well as the risk of legal proceedings, have driven companies in the US to demand lower fees from pension providers for their employees' 401(k) plans. As new disclosure rules allow companies to learn ...