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Zurich finalises OnePath acquisition

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2019
Zurich has completed its acquisition of ANZ's life insurance business OnePath. More than 500 employees nationwide have joined the Zurich Life and Investments team. It also marks the commencement of a 20-year distribution agreement via ANZ's bank channels. ...

Shock win leaves investors worse off

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2019
Investors who chose to rebalance their portfolios in anticipation of a Labor victory in the Federal election now find themselves at a critical junction: to revert to an Australian equity focus or accept a more balanced portfolio that rejects excess ...

Advisers wary of unlisted assets: Sunsuper

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2019
Many financial advisers believe unlisted assets lack transparency and are illiquid, growth investments. At the Sunsuper Adviser Roadshow in Sydney yesterday, an audience of advisers was informally polled on their thoughts about alternative, unlisted ...

Kapstream looks to Chi-X for active ETF

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2019
... issuers to have their QMFs and ETFs quoted and traded on Chi-X Australia, providing both issuers and investors with greater choice and cost benefits," Chi-X chief executive Vic Jokovic said. The eight-year-old exchange has gained over 20% market share ...

Super stability not guaranteed: Rice Warner

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2019
... Warner said. "[And] there is no default product for retirement. All members entering retirement must sign up for a new (choice) product."

Praemium signs new SMA deal

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2019
... simple. "We are excited to launch the Pitcher Partners Customised Portfolios SMA and to be able to offer our clients a wide choice of portfolio solutions with the ability to customise to their unique requirements," he said. "The sophistication of Praemium's ...

Members ignorant about super fund differences: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019
Many superannuation fund members that don't understand the difference between retail and industry funds highlights the need for education and comparison tools, a new survey finds. The research from Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, which ...

Tobacco company launches life insurance offering

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2019
A major tobacco company is eyeing the life insurance industry by launching products that offer discounts for customers that quit smoking or switch to alternatives. Philip Morris International, the manufacturer of Marlboro cigarettes, will launch life ...

ATO guides SMSFs on PYSP changes

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2019
... and small APRA funds - if an individual hasn't requested a direct payment or for it to be rolled over to a fund of their choice. The ATO said it would begin proactive consolidation from November and notify individuals once their unclaimed super had been ...

Northern Trust wins two mandates

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2019
... managers, its global operating platform and the firm's demonstrable excellence in client service, made them an obvious choice. Northern Trust country executive for Australia Angelo Calvitto said as part of this extensive mandate, Maple-Brown Abbott ...