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APRA unveils proposed RSE reform package

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2017
APRA has announced a raft of proposed changes that will ensure registrable superannuation entities are ultimately delivering the best outcomes for members. The regulator said it is ramping up its scrutiny of the performance and efficiency of RSE's business ...

Down, down business conditions are down

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2017
To say that you, I and Irene were surprised at last month's NAB business survey - that showed Australian business conditions rocketed to an all-time high in October but confidence hardly budged - is more than just an understatement for even the survey ...

SQM suspends Macquarie fund rating following investment team reshuffle

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
Following material changes to the investment strategy and team behind Macquarie's award-winning Australian Small Companies Fund, its rating has been changed to "hold" by SQM Research. SQM had originally downgraded the rating of the fund from 4.00 to ...

Former AustralianSuper risk head joins AIA ahead of CommInsure acquisition

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
AustralianSuper's former head of investment performance, risk and exposure management has joined AIA Australia ahead of its expected CommInsure acquisition in 2018. AIA told Financial Standard that Daniel Craine has joined the insurer in a "project ...

French giant intensifies action on global warming

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
One of Europe's biggest banks is calling on the world's influential financial sector to lead the transition to a low-carbon economy. BNP Paribas chief executive Jean-Laurent Bonnafe said that as the engine of the economy that brings individuals, investors ...

Group insurance awareness encouraging: MetLife

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
A new MetLife survey reveals almost 75% of working Australians are aware they have insurance within their superannuation and have actually reviewed it. The life insurer surveyed more than 1500 employees aged between 18 and 64-years-old, aiming to understand ...

Good news or bad news?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
Depending on one's proclivity, the latest batch of higher than expected liquidity and lending data out of China could be either good or bad. Good because they're indicative of continued strong growth momentum in the Chinese economy. Bad because they ...

WA Super launches impact investment option

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
WA Super, which recently merged with Concept One to form a $3.2 billion super fund, has launched a new impact investing option for members. The public offer fund described the relaunched Sustainable Future investment option as an "Australian first." ...

Not all heroes wear capes

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
An avocado-themed 'super' hero is telling millennials it's okay to eat smashed avo for breakfast as long as they consolidate their duplicate superannuation accounts. 'CADO', a newly launched animated bot from research and consumer group CHOICE, says ...

APRA announces new executive general manager

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... officer Mark Adams appointed to executive general manager, specialised institutions. Adams joined APRA on December 4; replacing Ben Gully who resigned and is returning to Canada.