Industry Updates

Court finds OnePath did not breach duty of utmost good faith

The Federal Court has found that Zurich Australia did not breach its duty of utmost good faith when OnePath Life, the previous owner of Zurich’s life insurance business, avoided an income protection policy because the insured failed to disclose a prior history of hospitalisation for serious mental health issues.

First Nations financial groups launch scholarship program for women

First Nations Economics and First Nations Foundation have launched a $120,000 scholarship program to support women studying finance and business. 

REST expands industrial property exposure

Industry fund REST has expanded its exposure to industrial property through a $1 billion partnership with investment manager Barings. 

Finalists to the AMP ASTRUM quality award announced 

AMP has announced the finalists for the 2023 ASTRUM quality award.  

CEFC commits $75 million to first close of New Forests fund

Clean Energy Finance Corporation has invested $75 million in the forestry sector via specialist fund manager New Forests, targeting carbon abatement of one million tonnes over the next decade.  

Northern Trust fined over greenwashing claims

Northern Trust Asset Management has paid $29,820 to ASIC over two infringement notices for greenwashing activities, an update from the corporate regulator has said. 

ASIC changes first 2024 exam date

To accommodate implementation of changes announced for the adviser exam last week, ASIC has announced the date of the first 2024 adviser exam will be 24 March.

Mine Super and TWUSUPER unveil merged fund name

Industry funds Mine Super and TWUSUPER are on track to complete their merger by mid 2024, announcing that the new entity will be named Team Super.

Australian Unity appoints GM of its trustee business

Australian Unity has appointed Kirstin Follows as executive general manager of trustees, who has been acting in the role since July this year.  

Link Group receives $1.2b takeover bid

Super fund administration service provider Link Group has received a $1.2 billion takeover bid from a subsidiary of Japanese giant, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.  

Zurich extends partnership with mental health charity Mr Perfect

Zurich Financial Services Australia has renewed its 12-month support for Australian mental health charity Mr Perfect. 

ART CIO Ian Patrick joins FEAL board

The Fund Executives Association (FEAL) has appointed Australian Retirement Trust’s CIO Ian Patrick to its board of directors, replacing Hostplus’ recently departed group executive of member experience, Paul Watson.  

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