TAL launches Insurance Academy for super fund partners
Life insurer TAL has launched the TAL Insurance Academy, a learning and development platform that provides its superannuation fund partners with access to on-demand education and training.
Foresters Financial adds veteran super CIO
Financial services company Foresters Financial has appointed Michael McQueen as chief investment officer.
Hostplus surges to $100 billion in FUM
Hostplus has passed $100 billion in funds under management, which has been driven by mergers and strong member growth in its personal division.
Cbus steps up internalisation, rejects offshore push: Acting CIO
The $83.5 billion construction industry super fund Cbus will be managing more assets internally but has ruled out setting up offshore investment teams due to the risks involved.
AustralianSuper to pay back $70m for excessive charges
AustralianSuper has apologised to around 100,000 members after a review of its processes found a combined $70 million worth of incorrect charges. Super Consumers Australia has called on all super funds to transparently review its processes to confirm members are not paying any similar charges.
Cbus Super and EISS Super complete merger
Cbus Super has merged with EISS Super on Monday, following extensive due diligence and planning, welcoming 17,000 new members.
BlackRock appoints client business head
BlackRock Australia has appointed Jonathan Jenkins as head of client business in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia.
MLC Life Insurance appoints general manager
MLC Life Insurance has appointed Craig Dainton as general manager of customer and adviser operations.
GSFM & AEP launch film and television fund
GSFM has partnered with Australian Entertainment Partners to launch the AEP Screen Fund, which will invest in film and television projects made in Australia.
Invest Blue and Lumiant pair up for $2m digital platform partnership
Financial advice firm Invest Blue has partnered with software company Lumiant to build a cloud-based digital advice platform that aims to boost client engagement, satisfaction, and well-being.
‘The ultimate member experience’: HostPlus sets ambitious goal
There has never been more public scrutiny on super funds to improve key member experience metrics such as retirement products, investment options and advice. HostPlus member experience lead Paul Watson discusses how the fund is responding to this challenge.
Brighter Super opens door to external advisers
Legacy arrangements from LGIAsuper and Energy Super impacting the ability to charge advice fees to Brighter Super members will change next month. It’s all part of an advice-led transformation process that coincides with completion of the acquisition of Suncorp’s SPSL Master Trust.
