Results of the 2016 Census
/The 2016 Census shows how the changing population will affect the future of wealth management.
Read MoreAFA claims 'independent' restriction too narrow
/The AFA has said they don't believe restrictions being placed on the term 'independent' are warranted, and that they are unduly restrictive on advisers.
Read MoreBetter legal recognition of de factos and stepchildren
/Australian courts are changing the way they view de facto and stepchild relationships.
Read MoreRisk People as at 10 July 2017
/- TAL appoints head for new role
- OnePath Life appoints chief underwriter
- NAB appoints fund executive
- New Stanford Brown director named
- Two senior managers leave Zurich
Risk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 10 July 2017
/- Easton to acquire advice group
- AIA launches health website
- Fortnum partnering with fintech company
- Optimo launches automated advice platform
- MLC partners on underwriting solution
- FSC finalised trauma definition
- ASIC further clarifies use of 'independent'
- Call for commission ban
FSU calling for FoFA reforms to cover retail banking customers too
/The Senate inquiry into the finance sector has heard from the FSU, which is calling for the same protections to be applied to retail banking customers as private financial planning clients.
Read MoreASIC releases superannuation member report
/ASIC's members' experience in superannuation report reveals some poor practices and offers insights into where improvements can be made to make super more consumer-centric.
Read MoreFund People as at 4 July 2017
/- KPMG appoints new chair
- Human Super announces inaugural chief executive
- REST chief executive moves on
Fund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 4 July 2017
/- IOOF to acquire trustee business
- VanEck to launch ETF
- Bennelong launches new emerging companies fund
- Media Super enters R&D lending business
- QSuper open to the public
- Managed funds platform launched by MA Operator
- ASIC funding model passes Senate
- Sequoia to purchase Interprac
- CFA Institute launches research exchange
- Malaysia SC and ASIC sign fintech agreement
- Westpac pays $127,250 infringement penalty
- Orders to wind up Octaviar Group companies
- JFSA and ASIC fintech cooperation
- Macquarie pays $505,000 infringement penalty
- ASIC proposed guidance on crowd-sourced funding
- Decision on application of Criminal Code in civil proceedings
- UBS pays $280,000 in infringement penalties
- ASIC reports on conduct in funds management
Women and quotas in the finance industry
/The discussion about whether or not we need female quotas in the financial industry continues.
Read MoreAccountants are still our favourites: Roy Morgan Image of Professions Survey 2017 results
/The latest research data shows only small changes in the public opinion of the finance industry.
Read MoreRisk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 27 June 2017
/- MDRT recognises AIOFP
- ASIC clarifies position on 'independently owned'
- ASIC temporarily extends time to provide SoAs
Risk People as at 27 June 2017
/- MLC appoints chief claims officer
- AIA restructures executive team
- ANZ announces chief underwriter
- SCOR appoints heads for Australian office
- AFA executive appointed to standards board
- Risk Adviser announces Women in Finance Awards
- Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award winner announced
Fund People as at 20 June 2017
/- WTW appoints heads of investments
- Perpetual appoints new chair
- AMP Capital appoints portfolio managers
- Equip appoints CEO and directors
- Mercy Super appoints chief executive
Study shows most Aussie investors happy with investment property
/A survey has shown high levels of satisfaction with the acquisition of an investment property amongst Australians.
Read MoreASFA says ditch thresholds for low income earners
/ASFA is calling on the government to remove the $450-per-month wage threshold for payment of the superannuation guarantee.
Read MoreGlobal Fund Insights, 1Q'17
/The long-term mutual fund industry recovers with half a trillion dollars in net flows during 1Q 2017.
Read MoreInternational equities see significant increase in inflows - US Monthly Fund Highlights - May 2017
/International equity funds saw far greater net inflows in May at US$33.4 billion, compared to US$17.6 billion in April.
Read MoreFund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 20 June 2017
/- Kinetic Super improves member cover
- World Vision launches investment fund
- VicSuper launches ESG option
- BlackRock launches two cash ETFs
- BetaShares launches floating rate bond ETF
- AMP updates North platform
- HESTA announces new group insurance provider
- Citigroup pays $50,000 infringement
- ASIC extends Stronger Super start date
- Group Underwriters & Managers (GUM) ASFL cancelled
- Synergy pays penalty for misleading advertising
Genetic testing may threaten life insurance, Actuaries Institute says
/Is genetic testing a threat to life insurance? The Actuaries Institute discusses in a report.
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