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.
ASIC sues HCF Life for pre-existing condition contracts
ASIC has commenced civil proceedings in the Federal Court alleging three types of insurance policies issued by HCF Life Insurance Company contain unfair contract terms and could mislead the public.
Food for thought
Our food system needs to be more productive and sustainable with increased demand, changing diets and an outdated production system. According to PGIM thematic research group director Jakob Wilhelmus, there are two main challenges in the food chain right now – our current food system is outdated and secondly the devastating impact on the environment … Read more
Food for thought
Our food system needs to be more productive and sustainable with increased demand, changing diets and an outdated production system. According to PGIM thematic research group director Jakob Wilhelmus, there are two main challenges in the food chain right now – our current food system is outdated and secondly the devastating impact on the environment … Read more
Morningstar managing director to depart
Morningstar Australia and New Zealand managing director Jamie Wickham will leave Morningstar at the end of this month.
Gender inequality: A systemic risk to the Australian economy
Corporate Australia needs to do more to recognise women’s contribution to the economic wellbeing of the country by setting effective gender targets to increase female participation in the workforce.
Australia moving ahead with sustainable finance taxonomy
The development phase of an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy will be a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors to support a stronger, more prosperous and sustainable Australia.
Rest sells stake in Endeavour Energy
Profit-to-member superannuation fund Rest has agreed to sell its 12.6 per cent stake in Endeavour Energy to a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management.
