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Insurance

The latest Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has confirmed the value of group insurance within superannuation. ...

Insurance

A new Actuaries Institute Taskforce report has laid bare the fragility of the disability insurance market and has recommended changes to product ratings, a best interests...

Insurance

The latest data from Dexx&r has confirmed the degree to which the Government’s Protecting Your Super measures have adversely impacted group insurance premium flows. ...

Insurance

Some members would see an increase in premiums with an average increase of 30% while others would have significant reductions....

Superannuation

New analysis has pointed to significant problems arising from a combination of the Government junking its superannuation guarantee rise undertakings and continuing its su...

Institutional investment

A lawyer has hit back at claims that insurance inside superannuation is not suitable for mental health conditions as it is “demonstrably incorrect”. ...

Superannuation

Seven super funds have been classifying new members as ‘smokers’ by default and over 5,000 members will receive over $3.6 million in compensation....

Insurance

While consumers have had it good for the last few years with life insurance, the loss ratio to the industry is unsustainable but the industry needs to make sure it doesn’...

Insurance

Men are significantly claiming more accidents than women, and women have more mental health claims, according to data. ...

Superannuation

Most complaints are related to credit, insurance claims, and superannuation with nearly 5,000 of the complaints in FY19/20 relating to COVID-19....

Insurance

Those members of AustralianSuper who empty out their superannuation accounts via the Government’s hardship early release scheme will continue to have life cover worth $10...

Insurance

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has welcomed the Government’s recognition of members’ insurance decisions in successor fund transfers. ...

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Grant Banner

From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...

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Super director remuneration ...

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Anthony Asher

No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...

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Jim Chalmers has defended changes to the Future Fund’s mandate, referring to himself as a “big supporter” of the sovereign wealth fund, amid fierce opposition from the Co...

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Demand from institutional investors was the main driver of growth in Australia’s responsible investment (RI) market in 2023, as the industry continued to gain momentum....

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In a new review of the country’s largest fund, a research house says it’s well placed to deliver attractive returns despite challenges....

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