Modelling from industry fund HESTA has revealed that paying super on the Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay scheme and better targeting tax concessions could significantly improve the retirement balances of critical health and community services professionals.
Wealth management group Ord Minnett has appointed Alastair Hunter as head of institutional research. Hunter has over 32 years of experience in equity research and financial markets. He was rated number one bank analyst while working as head of research at Goldman Sachs/JBWere.
AMP Bank has acquired Nano’s residential mortgage portfolio, adding approximately $400 million in loans to its residential mortgage book.
The energy transition offers a significant opportunity for investors to move away from fossil fuels says REST CIO Andrew Lill as the fund builds up a sizeable renewable energy portfolio.
The symptoms and management of menopause are not well understood yet the impact on society is multi-fold. Insurance giant AIA Australia partnered with the Australasian Menopause Society to provide education and tools for super fund clients, employers and members to help remove the stigma, debunk misinformation and manage the condition.
Since Insignia Financial implemented digital worker ‘Optimus’ in 2019, its digital workforce has steadily increased. It now automates over 60 processes, reducing costs and improving business efficiencies.
Former FSC director and APRA executive board member Geoff Summerhayes has been appointed as chair of the board of Zurich Financial Services. Summerhayes commenced from the start of the year. His other key industry experience includes being Suncorp Life chief executive, NAB regional general manager, and MLC Superannuation and Investments CEO. At APRA, Summerhayes was … Read more
The ACCC has commenced a sweep to identify misleading testimonials and endorsements by social media influencers, based on consumer tip-offs.
The member consultation period on a proposed merger between the Financial Planning Association and Association of Financial Advisers is due to close on 31 January, with members encouraged to provide their feedback before then.
MLC Life Insurance has appointed David Stephen to its board as an independent non-executive director.
The FSC has released consumer research that found strong support for legislating an objective for superannuation, providing that it focuses on delivering retirement income for all Australians.
Ninety-three per cent of global institutional investors actively consider ESG and sustainability in their real assets investment decisions, according to new research from Aviva Investors.
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