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ASIC secures win against HCF Life

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 OCT 2024
The Federal Court has ruled in ASIC's favour, finding that a 'pre-existing condition' term in certain HCF Life policies was liable to mislead the public. The term was used in three contracts issued under HCF Life's 'Recover' range of products. ASIC ...

Advisers must prioritise Conflicts Priority Rule: AFCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2024
After assessing a large volume of Dixon Advisory complaints, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) warned financial advisers of their responsibilities to manage conflicts of interest under the Conflicts Priority Rule. AFCA senior ombudsman ...

Delaying DBFO imposes 'generational' consequences

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is urging the federal government to take action on processing the second tranche of its Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) package, saying any further delay could result in "generational impacts." ...

Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2024
The controversial $370 billion pact between the US, Australia, and the UK, or 'AUKUS', is being sold as a boon for the economy and nation-building exercise that will amplify defence capabilities and strengthen regional security. But is it all ...

Shifting retirement intentions require super rule change: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2024
An increasing number of Australians are planning to remain in the workforce for longer, with the association calling for super rules to be changed in response. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) surveyed 1500 Australians across ...

Australian equities rise, but global markets preferred: Morningstar

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024
Australian equities face headwinds and their performance over the past year has been "subdued" compared to major global indexes, according to Morningstar research. While local opportunities exist at a more granular level - especially for investors open ...

Charter Hall, Hostplus takeover offer for HPI rejected

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024
Charter Hall and Hostplus have missed out on the acquisition of Hotel Property Investments (HPI) after the group rejected the "best and final" offer. Charter Hall and Hostplus increased their offer price to $3.85 per security in cash, up from the previous ...

Franklin Templeton boosts sales team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
Franklin Templeton has added Cooper Investors' head of intermediary distribution Rebecca Morgan to its sales team. Felicity Walsh, managing director of Franklin Templeton Australia and NZ, confirmed that Morgan has joined the global asset manager ...

CBA's conviction on December rate cut has 'dipped'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) head of Australian economics Gareth Aird conceded the stronger than expected unemployment data released yesterday does not strengthen the case for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to start cutting interest rates. Additionally ...

Perpetual remuneration report cops first strike

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
Perpetual shareholders' overwhelming rejection of the remuneration report yesterday comes as the fund manager stemmed outflows in the September quarter. In an opening address to the annual general meeting (AGM), outgoing Perpetual chair by Tony ...