As the life insurance code of practice is in the works, ASIC’s deputy commissioner believes it should not repeat what the law already requires....
Rebates to superannuation funds are now being canvassed in the group insurance space....
Independent Senator, Nick Xenophon has questioned the future of FOS following its handling of a case that ended in the Supreme Court....
Peer-to-peer investment start-up SelfWealth is preparing to launch two products at the end of this month aimed at addressing “the frustrations” that consumers face in fin...
Life insurers are being urged to publish the data they use to assess risk, by the National Mental Health Commission....
Growing numbers of financial advisers are adopting responsible investment products in their APLs in response to clients’ demands, Australian Ethical believes....
The life insurance industry needs to innovate to get engagement from millennials, industry experts believe....
A fee-for-service structure is easier when holistic financial advice is given, BFG Financial Services managing director believes....
CommInsure has withdrawn from a conference panel on claims handling to put its own claims handling issues right....
A live polling exercise has seen CMSF delegates vote contrary to industry funds policy....
New data reveals pre-Budget super speculation has eroded confidence in the system....
ASIC is seeking Federal Court of Australia approval to restrain Whitebox Trading and its principal from financial services following an investigation....
ASIC has accepted an EU from Barakah Properties following concerns on how it raised funds to build an Islamic School in Melbourne. ...
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Equities investors will be able to reduce the impact of market volatility using a new risk management overlay developed by BNP and Mercer....
Colchester Global Investors’ Global Government Bond Fund has secured recommended ratings from two of Australia’s leading research houses, following the recruitment of Ang...
Growing numbers of socially conscious investors are turning to ethically focused fund managers to grow their wealth....
Institutional investors are missing out on opportunities by under allocating to emerging market debt, Van Eck believes....
Fund managers need to brace themselves for the ATO’s new tough approach if they choose not to enter the new tax regime for MITs....
The life insurance industry needs to look at all health and well-being aspects of a person to create better outcomes, ANZ Australia wealth managing director believes....
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...