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UniSuper on climate chopping block

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 JAN 2020
... fossil fuel companies. "UniSuper does not have fund-wide exclusions on fossil fuel investments of any kind. Instead, it claims to engage with investee companies in order to improve climate risk management," Market Forces said. "However, UniSuper has ...

Industry fund ups fees ahead of merger

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2020
... of members covered by its group insurance policy. "Considering the reforms, changes to membership demographics and past claims paid, we have had to increase the cost of insurance," the fund said. Members between the ages of 27 and 55 will see the cost ...

ASIC claims to support robo-advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2020
In a submission to the Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology, ASIC has claimed it is "supportive" of robo-advice, though harbours concerns around its ability to meet the best interests duty. The regulator said it has met ...

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 ...