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Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
Insurers will no longer be able to use genetic test results in life insurance underwriting, with a total ban to be introduced by the government. Earlier this year, the government consulted on the use of genetic test results in underwriting life insurance ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... noted that the Coalition provided in-principal support for super on government-funded paid parental leave. But it will now seek to amend the legislation to "introduce more flexibility." Under the Coalition's proposed changes, eligible parents will ...

SMSFA, Deakin University launch courses for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... be for advisers who still need to complete an ethics course or another subject to meet requirements, or are time poor and seek a practical, succinct, and structured solution, he said. AccountantsIQ, which provides education, support, and training to ...

ASX-listed firm invests with Osmosis

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
Osmosis Investment Management, which is part of Clearway Capital Solutions' stable, has won a mandate from an ASX-listed firm. Evans and Partners allocated an undisclosed amount to Osmosis' Resource Efficient Ex Fossil Fuels Fund. The fund applies ...

AFCA consults on superannuation life insurance disputes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is seeking feedback on how it approaches dealing with common life insurance related complaints. The external dispute resolution company is specifically consulting on two draft approach documents for ...

Metrics to list CRE fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
A new Metrics Credit Partners real estate fund is set to debut on the ASX, marking the fund manager's third strategy on the exchange. The Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund is scheduled to list on or around October 16 under the ticker code ...

Hostplus launches digital advice platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
... super and plan for retirement. "SuperSmart is truly a one-stop-shop for members looking to uplift their super knowledge or seek advice, all seamlessly integrated to match their individual goals and preferences," he added. IFS chief commercial and partnerships ...

APRA alleges First Super co-chair breached director duties

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024
... paying fees under the MESC contract equivalent to a full-time salary for the employee. It's also alleged he didn't seek approval from First Super for the employee to work for the CFMEU or seek to reduce the fees payable by First Super under the ...

Macquarie AM, PSP Investments sell AirTrunk stake to Blackstone, CPP Investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) and Canada's Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) have sold the entirety of their respective interests in AirTrunk to private equity giant Blackstone and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP ...

All MySuper products pass super performance test

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024
... included in the test, and the consequences to consumers should be front of mind," he said. "The FSC encourages consumers to seek financial advice before making changes to their investment strategies following the release of performance results to ensure ...