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ASIC prepares industry for claims handling law

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 NOV 2020
... for insurance products and who can act on an AFSL's behalf. ASIC will take applications and variations for AFSLs from 1 January 2021. The transition period is expected to take place between 1 July 2021 and 31 December 2021.

FASEA reveals October exam results

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 26 NOV 2020
... There will be six sittings next year offered online and in physical locations. Over 1000 advisers have registered for the January exam that will be held from January 28 to February 2.

T. Rowe Price launches entity, restructures

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 NOV 2020
... currently associate head of US equity, will become head of the new entity, T. Rowe Price Investment Management (TRPIM), from 1 January 2021. TRPIM will have six US equity and fixed income strategies under its banner by the end of June 2022. US Capital ...

Chief economist update: The virus, the vaccine and Trump

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2020
... just adds to overall uncertainty in the US economy in the very near term at least, until Joe Biden assumes office on 20 January 2021.

Cbus appoints new technology chief

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2020
... in all these key areas and I welcome her to the Executive leadership team of Cbus." Robinson will join the fund in mid-January next year. "I am excited to join Cbus, one of Australia's leading superfunds and well known for its passion to deliver the ...

Industry fund names new group insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2020
... losing the group insurance mandate that it has held for about a decade. The mandate was instead awarded to AIA, commencing January 1. Under the new arrangement, the cost of unitised death and TPD cover will change to age-based premiums. As a result ...

Financial adviser reference checks under scrutiny

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2020
... ASIC has developed a draft protocol and is consulting with the industry on its implementation. Stakeholders have until 29 January 2021 to provide feedback. In particular, ASIC is seeking consultation on how far back reference checks should go, proposing ...

Fintechs to merge

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2020
... InPayTech board unanimously recommends shareholders vote in favour of the transaction in the annual general meeting on 21 January 2021.

Super fund increases premiums

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2020
... protection cover go up 31%, while death and total and permanent disability (TPD) cover will increase between 40-45% from 1 January 2021. One exception, income protection cover for Queensland Police Officers, will reduce by about 50% from 30 November ...

Former adviser pleads guilty to stealing client funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2020
... been granted conditional bail," ASIC said. ASIC said QWL, which has held an Australian financial services licence since January 2004, provided clients with financial advice including dealing in securities and advising on self-managed superannuation funds. ...