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Fortnum launches new adviser support service

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2022
... program's first step is a business diagnostic to gain a clear understanding of a firm's structure, financial position, and health. The stage includes a comprehensive review of a business' fundamental components. Businesses are assessed on 128 criteria ...

IFM Investors, UniSuper buy PRP stake

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2022
... expand its geographical reach and invest further in technology and systems with the aim of continuing to drive leading patient care and experience. The remainder of PRP is owned by its management and doctors.

New APRA chair named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022
... activities. Deputy chair Helen Rowell will be responsible for general insurance, Smith will look after life and private health insurance, and McCarthy Hockey will oversee banking. Four of the five members of APRA's board are now women, with Treasurer ...

Small wins for some pensioners

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022
... to incentivise them into the workforce. Chalmers has further increased the income threshold for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. For singles, it will jump from $61,284 to $90,000, and for couples from $98,054 to $144,000. Speaking to Financial Standard ...

Piecemeal super taxes won't fix budget deficit: FSC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2022
... Pension as well as reduced individual savings, which would in turn place increased reliance on government-funded age and health care costs." FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said: "Piecemeal superannuation taxes would raise only $8.5 billion in the context ...

PwC appoints chief economist for Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
... Australia. There are so many challenges we must step into; a housing challenge, an energy transition challenge, a mental health challenge, a challenge with resilience to extreme weather events and more." "PwC as Australia's largest professional services ...

Cromwell sells stake in LDK

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2022
... chief investment officer Rob Percy said. Now is the right time for Anglicare, a natural joint venture partner for Aspire Aged Care, to enter the LDK joint venture ahead of future developments, he added. "Anglicare is committed to LDK continuing to provide ...

AFA Foundation's community impact

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2022
... honour of the late Chris Regenass, AFA Foundation chair Dave Slovinec announced that the foundation is supporting Kidney Health Australia as part of the AFA 'Thrive' conference. Approximately 200,000 people suffer from kidney disease in Australia ...

Insurers are 'fishing' for non-disclosures: ASIC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2022
... where we see consumer harm from poor claims handling practices." In its review, ASIC also identified concerns around mental health claims and investigations. The review found 40% of non-disclosure investigations related to mental health non-disclosure. ...

Data demonstrates success of compulsory super: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022
... family member or friend access aged care. The standout reason for maintaining capital for most people was to fund medical or health needs. For the 77% of the survey sample who were permanently retired, income was drawn mainly from super 70%, the Age ...