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Genetics will test life insurance sector

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2017
Increased affordability of genetic testing and rising public interest in ancestral lineage and health could threaten Australia's life insurance industry, according to the Actuaries Institute. The latest paper from the industry body suggests that even ...

Super lump sums increase poverty risks: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2017
A high prevalence of Australians receiving superannuation payments as a lump sum is exacerbating the risk of retirees falling into poverty, a global study shows. Three out of 10 Australian retirees over 75-years-old are income-poor, and living on less ...

Fintech regulatory sandbox draft legislation released

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2017
The Federal Government has released regulatory sandbox draft legislation in an effort to allow fintechs to test financial services and products without the burden of an AFSL. Treasurer Scott Morrison said the proposed legislative package supports the ...

Pinnacle boutique launches $250m LIC offer

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2017
A Pinnacle affiliate has launched the initial public offering for a new small cap listed investment vehicle. Spheria Asset Management is aiming to raise up to $250 million for Spheria Emerging Companies Limited (SEC), which will invest in a portfolio ...

First State Super appoints head of investment strategy

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2017
First State Super has appointed a new head of investment strategy. Michael Winchester was previously acting chief investment officer at StatePlus, First State Super's financial planning arm, prior to both businesses finalising integration in July. At ...

Perennial welcomes new head of retail

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2017
Perennial Value Management promoted a senior investment specialist to lead its retail division. Cesar Farfan will take on the role of head of retail sales as part of Perennial's continued strategic expansion. Farfan joined Perennial's investment team ...

StatePlus partners for holistic retirement transition

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
StatePlus has partnered with a specialist organisation to help mature age workers transition seamlessly and holistically to retirement. The collaboration with Perth-based Life Time Wise, a practice that coaches baby boomers on financial, workforce and ...

White-collar crime penalties to skyrocket

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
ASIC could soon impose substantial civil penalties and lengthy prison time for financial services corporations and employees guilty of misconduct, a review of its enforcement powers has found. The final paper of the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) is ...

Super funds strengthen support for low carbon economy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
A handful of Australia's superannuation funds are among the first clients to invest in a new low carbon global shares fund from Russell Investments. GuildSuper, Child Care Super and GuildPension have already committed to allocating assets to the $368 ...

FPA reveals annual award finalists

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
The Financial Planning Association of Australia received a record number of entries for the 2017 FPA Awards ahead of its Professionals Congress in Hobart next month. Announcing the award finalists, FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said he was impressed ...