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'Constant tinkering' leaves Australians uncertain: MLC

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2016
NAB owned MLC has called on Australia's political leaders to establish clear, measurable and adequacy-based objectives for superannuation, as new research reveals only 15% of Australians think they are prepared for retirement. The survey of more than ...

Life revenue drops, profit increases

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2016
Life insurers recorded a net profit after tax of $2.9 billion last financial year, up 5.7% on the previous 12 months and despite a 36.1% drop in total revenue. Releasing its quarterly life insurance performance statistics yesterday, the Australian Prudential ...

Zurich appoints APAC CEO from Generali

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2016
Zurich has appointed a chief executive for the Asia-Pacific region. Jack Howell joins Zurich from Generali, where he was chief executive, Asia. Prior to that, he was chief executive at Prudential Assurance. He was also a chief executive and director ...

YBR wealth restructure sees multiple job cuts

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2016
... had a period of phenomenal growth with multiple acquisitions and the development of new proprietary technologies. It is prudent we bed down this activity and successfully consolidate the acquisitions." "The acquisitions were made to increase scale, market ...

EQT appoints non-executive director

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2016
Equity Trustees has appointed a new independent non-executive director and signalled further plans for expansion into Asia. D Glenn Sedgwick will join Equity Trustees from 8 August 2016, bringing with him more than 30 years' experience in advising listed ...

Brexit won't impact Australia greatly: Treasurer

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
The body representing Australia's top four financial authorities says the country is well placed to manage the economic and financial repercussions of Brexit. The Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) presented a report to the federal government earlier ...

SuperGuard360 gives SMSF trustees greater protection

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2016
A new service aimed at giving SMSF advisers' clients greater confidence in setting up a self-managed fund by providing an extra layer of protection from financial misconduct, fraud and theft, has been launched by Rainmaker. SuperGuard360 is the first ...

Deutsche AM appoints APAC real estate head

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2016
Deutsche Asset Management has appointed a managing director and head of real estate, Asia Pacific. Victoria Sharpe joins Deutsche AM from TH Real Estate, where she was head of the global client capital group. Before that, she was managing director at ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2016
RBA on hold As widely expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the official cash rate unchanged at a record low 1.75% following its 5 July meeting. The RBA statement revealed that the Australian central bank sees continued growth in the global ...

APRA outlines plans to refocus Appointed Actuary role

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2016
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has proposed improvements for the Appointed Actuary role within insurance companies. The Appointed Actuary is a mandatory position insurers must have to provide independent, expert advice to boards ...