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Insurance shake-up puts clients first

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 OCT 2018
Round six of the Royal Commission exposed systemic issues across the life insurance value chain and its fledgling code of practice that's yet been powerless to stop unethical behaviour. But industry experts say all hope is not lost. Counsels assisting ...

Zurich helps advisers quantify cost of care

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 OCT 2018
Latest research from Zurich is helping financial advisers quantify the cost of healthcare when providing insurance advice. The cost of care whitepaper debunks the mentality that Australia is "bulletproof" and that the social and healthcare system will ...

Elon Musk charged with securities fraud

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018
... to numerous contingencies," the SEC said. The $420 per share buyout price that Musk quoted on Twitter was a substantial premium (about 20%) to what Tesla's stock was trading at the time. The SEC said the stock jumped 7% on Musk's tweet, disrupting the ...

WDE board pushes for takeover

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2018
... for one WAM Capital share for every 2.5 WDE shares. It offered to pay a price of $0.996 per share. This represents a 15% premium based on WDE's one-month volume-weighted average price of $0.866 and pre-tax net tangible assets of $0.9612 as at 24 ...

NAB, MLC face class action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2018
Class action proceedings have been filed against NAB and MLC for the sale of worthless consumer credit insurance. The two companies will face Slater and Gordon in Federal Court after the law firm officially filed proceedings. Slater and Gordon allege ...

CommInsure, TAL engaged in troubling conduct: Royal Commission

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 SEP 2018
In closing the sixth round of the Royal Commission, counsel assisting found that CommInsure, TAL and Rest may have engaged in conduct that fell below community standards after hearing "troubling" evidence from various case studies. CommInsure and Colonial ...

IFM bids to build Melbourne Airport rail link

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
... blueprint to develop the rail link with the Victorian and Federal Governments, promising "the fastest travel times" in a premium around-the-clock service and enhanced access for regional Victorians. The consortium proposes to match the $5 billion in ...

Powerwrap appoints head of operations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
... assets and 20 staff. He has also previously held senior roles with Goldman Sachs JB Were, largely focused on developing its Premium platform for high-net-worth clients. Bringing about 20 years' experience in financial services, Hartnett's knowledge of ...

Choice members worse off in retirement: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2018
Latest research shows MySuper members are $50,000 better off at retirement compared to those invested in choice products. Research from the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees and Rice Warner shows super members invested outside of MySuper ...

Investa Office Fund's Canadian bidder ups the stakes

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 17 SEP 2018
... board recommended unanimously the Blackstone offer in its meeting adjournment announcement. Oxford's Friday offer is a 7% premium to Thursday's close of $5.54.