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TAL launches new look Accelerated Protection range

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
... its Accelerated Protection series a makeover, redesigning its products and increasing upfront affordability. Following a review by TAL, the Accelerated Protection series have had a range of updates that were effective September 8. The Accelerated Protection ...

Former van Eyk chief cops permanent ban

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023
... closure of its Blueprint series of managed funds. Thomas has the right to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of ASIC's decision.

AustralianSuper sued over multiple accounts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023
... trustees' duties. AustralianSuper self-reported the bungle to ASIC in December 2022 and was subsequently included in ASIC's review of how trustees are monitoring and merging multiple accounts. That review urged trustees to do better on this front ...

APRA finds signs of step change in remuneration practices

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023
APRA has found early signs of change in the remuneration practices of financial services entities in a review of how Prudential Standard CPS 511 has been applied. In a letter to all APRA-regulated entities, the regulator said it was pleased with the ...

Financial advice firms profits jumps: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023
... ongoing relationship fees ($4700)," Guiamatsia said. Meanwhile, when assessing the potential impact of the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) on financial advisers and their businesses, overwhelming the concern was around super funds providing advice. Of ...

ASIC cracks down on CFDs, OTC derivatives

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023
... OTC derivatives to a broad consumer audience, which contradicts the intent of the TMD. Issuers had "poorly defined TMD review triggers" that failed to identify if the TMD was no longer appropriate. Also worryingly, there is a lack of involvement and ...

Integrity Life to cease writing new retail policies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
... risk advisers has forced a strategic pivot. Integrity Group, the parent company of Integrity Life, said it undertook a review of the business' strategy, considering several options, and found no longer writing any new life insurance policies is the ...

Most trustees pass Canva valuation test: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023
... the RSE licensee". "These were issues flagged as requiring improvement in APRA's 2021 unlisted asset valuation thematic review. Valuation methodologies applied by RSE licensees were consistent with their respective valuation policies and RSE licensee ...

RBA considers impact of climate on monetary policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... technology and the speed with which climate, economic and social systems can adapt." Bullock noted that the April 2023 RBA review examined the role of monetary policy and climate change. The report said the RBA should "take account of climate risks but ...

Unlisted asset valuation flaws complicate comparison

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... valuation, and the expertise brought to bear in forming the valuation. That's about use of independence, a regular cycle of review within the team, and oversight by the board," Patrick said. That will give a member some level of confidence that the ...