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Managers must give investors more access: AMP

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2016
... capabilities as well." Keary cited the need for Australian investors to diversify as a key driver behind AMP Capital's product innovation, noting that global opportunities should be open and easier for direct investors to access. "Investors in Australia ...

CHOICE adds another super voice

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2016
... underwhelming - the only major change I've noticed is that I now receive my statements by email. In contrast, digital product innovation has led to sweeping changes in other sectors. "CHOICE plans to have a lot more to say about super in the next year ...

Clients asking planners for margin loans

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2016
... approach to margin lending, financial planners are seeking a wider range of gearing products from lenders. Product innovation could expand the market.

BT awarded Life Company of the Year

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016
... Award - TAL (Critical Illness Premier Plan) Income Protection Award - BTFG (Income Protection Plus Plan) Risk Product Innovation Award - MLC (On Track) Investment Bond Award - CommInsure Overall Annuity Provider of the Year - Challenger Long Term Income ...

Suncorp appoints new C-suite for restructured business

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2016
... shareholders. "The Customer Experience function will use data, insights and forward-looking analytics to inform product innovation and marketing strategies to ensure that Suncorp is at the forefront of satisfying evolving customer needs. "The Customer ...

Zurich launches LIF support initiative

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2016
... and online applications. Zurich's 'Blueprints for the Future' offer targeted support across five key areas: product innovation, efficiency, business marketing and management, customer care and advocacy and best practice. Zurich will bring the support ...

Actuaries Institute asks for FSI to be implemented

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 15 FEB 2016
... housing wealth. "The Institute strongly supports the Government's intention to remove legislative impediments to product innovation and the options to pre-select a comprehensive income product for retirement (CIPR). The introduction of a CIPR-style product ...

AIA and Boost Juice partner for insurance benefits

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2016
... gift vouchers for Myer, Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi and Rebel Sports stores. "We recognised early on how important product innovation was and introducing AIA Vitality has been a game-changer for the industry," said AIA Australia chief retail insurance officer ...

Choice of super fund won't always work: REST

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 8 JAN 2016
... detriment of consumers as it removes the incentive to attract new members through: lower fees; higher returns; product innovation; and improved member servicing," the FSC submission said. The super industry and the general public have until January 20 ...

Super fees almost halved in five years

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2015
... enables them to match NFPs when member balances exceed $200,000. After overlaying variable price structures and product innovation, the cheapest option for a member could thus come from the NFP, retail or SMSF sector depending on the member's circumstances ...