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FSC releases claims handling standard for super funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
... a voluntary compliance basis; full mandatory compliance will start July 1 in line with the new Life Insurance Code of Practice. The FSC said the new standard includes commitments for trustees to assist members in navigating the claims process. These ...

AustralianSuper, Link extend partnership

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 19 DEC 2022
... AustralianSuper members over an extensive period. "The Australian superannuation system is recognised as global best practice. The sector prides itself on its responsible stewardship of the retirement savings of all Australians, ensuring members achieve ...

Gender diversity in investment management slightly improving: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2022
... can be one of the factors contributing to the gap's persistence. "Undertaking a pay equity audit is a recommended practice for Australian employers who care about reducing the gender pay gap, as it allows a more informed assessment of disparities ...

More alpha gains through ops

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
... and teams in place, and funds need to consider whether they understand the ongoing cost of internal investing at best practice." Leaper's view is that the industry's assessment of this has been challenging given the rapidly changing and evolving ...

National gender pay gap stuck at 22.8%: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 12 DEC 2022
Australian women on average earnt almost $26,600 less than men between 2021 and 2022. Data released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) titled 2021-22 Employer Census revealed progress to close the gap has stalled and remains at 22.8%. Alarmingly ...

Latest adviser exams see 57% pass rate

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2022
... over 800 passed while completing their professional year of work and training. "For this exam cycle, as has been the practice for past exams, unsuccessful candidates will receive general feedback from the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) ...

BT head joins Colonial First State

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 8 DEC 2022
... distribution roles within BT Financial Group (BT), most recently as head of distribution. He'll bring deep experience in practice transformation, tech and managed account adoption, and a demonstrated capability in building and leading teams and change ...

Delayed reforms put pensioners at risk: OECD

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2022
The OECD Pensions Outlook 2022 says that continuing with reforms to asset-backed pension arrangements is essential to improving retirement outcomes and the sustainability of retirement incomes, thereby building more inclusive pension systems. While ...

Warakirri hires from JANA

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2022
... private banking department of Macquarie Bank. There he was primarily involved in establishing the investment advisory practice in the Melbourne office for high-net-worth clients. "We're delighted to have someone of Steven's calibre and deep industry ...

North adds new managed portfolio capability

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2022
North has launched its new managed portfolio offering, Buy, Badge, Build, for advisers and their clients. Buy, Badge, Build will allow advice practices to choose from North's menu and customise their own branded managed portfolios. North explained ...