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La Trobe, State Super donate to bushfire appeal

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 9 JAN 2020
... Livanas said. The support State Super is offering comes in the form of quicker responses to requests for funds and quicker claims processing.

FSC, super sector steps up for bushfire affected

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JAN 2020
... Super Australia has also pledged its support to the bushfire affected, with ISA member funds committed to fast tracking claims and enquiries made by survivors, fire fighters and those helping with recovery efforts. ISA said industry funds were analysing ...

FPA offers pro bono support to bushfire victims

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JAN 2020
... This comes after the big banks pledged millions to assist those impacted and industry super funds promised to fast track claims for anyone affected by the fires.

Industry digs deep amid bushfire crisis

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 6 JAN 2020
... obviously be front of mind for many impacted by the fires. Insurers including QBE and CommInsure have said they will prioritise claims and offer emergency payments and cover accommodation costs where needed. Those impacted can suspend mortgage and loan ...

What you read in 2019: Financial advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2019
... products and continue to use the MLC brand, but is on a mission to divest its holding. 7. AMP advice lead rejects AMPFPA claims In early August AMP announced its plans to reshape its advice offering, including the highly contentious changes to BOLR terms ...

Concerns over cancelled ASFL complaints

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2019
... exclusions that made it inadequate for the licensee's business and any liabilities arising from potential compensation claims.

Westpac served class action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2019
... 19 November 2019. The claim does not identify the amount of any damages sought, Westpac said. The bank will defend the claims, it said. In November AUSTRAC applied to the Federal Court of Australia for civil penalty orders against Westpac over systemic ...

ASIC drags NAB to court for fees-for-no-service

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2019
... obligations as an Australian Financial Services licence holder to "act efficiently, honestly and fairly". ASIC's case claims NAB engaged in "unconscionable conduct" from May 2018 - and possibly earlier - by continuing to charge ongoing service fees ...

ASIC takes action against TAL over RC case

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2019
... believes TAL's investigation of the customer's medical history was based on false statements the insurer made in a claims pack it sent to her. The corporate regulator believes that by informing the customer of its decision to avoid her policy ...

ASIC urges improved insurance outcomes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019
... members." ASIC said the Code sets standards of practice with the aim of improving industry practices in benefit design, claims handling and communications to members. The report found that 70% of superannuation trustees are adopting the Code in whole ...