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Super funds push back on CSLR: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... schemes. SMC noted the collapse of a single advice firm had already exceeded several years of the scheme's original actuarial costs forecasts, with claims related to the Sheild and First Guardian collapses yet to fully emerge. The council criticised ...

AFCA to update rules on new genetic testing laws

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... that information is based on or informed by genetic testing. Currently, AFCA excludes complaints about underwriting or actuarial factors leading to an offer of a life insurance policy on non-standard terms. This is proposed to change under new Rule C.1.4b ...

Div 296 requires fixing before finalisation: Industry

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
... Professionals Australia (IFPA) said it is concerned about the treatment of deceased estates, the lack of clarity around actuarial certification, and the attribution formula for small super funds where reserves exist. IFPA said the proposed deceased estate ...

Treasury opens Div 296 tax regulation consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... funds can decide how they do this, within some guidelines established in the regulations, SMSFs and SAFs must obtain an actuarial certificate, she said. For many people in receipt of defined benefits, Heffron noted that the new approach will mean a substantial ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... receive. This raises questions about how the rules align with member entitlements," he said. Meanwhile, the removal of actuarial certification for single-member SMSFs was welcomed. However, for other SMSFs, Burgess argued there's still uncertainty ...

AMP investment chief reshapes her team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... private markets, reporting directly to Shelley. Previously To served as head of public markets, joining AMP in 2006 as an actuarial analyst. He has also held roles at AXA and the ACT Government. "These internal appointments and promotions reflect the ...

JANA named implemented consultant for TasBuild

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
... appointed the implemented consultant for TasBuild. Leveraging JANA's specialist liability-aware consulting capabilities, actuarial expertise and asset-liability modelling, the firm will support TasBuild in investment decision making. As it is responsible ...

Vinva snaps up ECP executive

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... also includes senior strategy and distribution roles at Colonial First State and a stint as investment consultant and actuarial analyst at WTW. This latest hire comes as Vinva, founded by Morry Waked and employee-owned, pushes deeper into wholesale markets. ...

Principal rejoins Mercer team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
Mercer has recruited a former employee as a principal and senior actuarial consultant. In her new role, Christine Lu will focus on life insurance consulting as well as on defined benefit and defined contribution superannuation. Lu has 14 years of experience ...

PPS Mutual appoints head of distribution

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
... the new chair. Asher is a long-serving academic at the University of New South Wales Business School's risk and actuarial studies department. He previously worked as a chief actuary, consulted to companies and governments, and held various directorships. ...
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