New report from TAL unpacks the importance of financial advisers when supporting clients through their life insurance claims

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A new nationwide survey of financial advisers released by leading Australian life insurer, TAL, has highlighted the growing role of advisers in supporting clients as they claim on their life... Read more continue reading

Retirement – the move to residential aged care

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Not all older Australians need residential aged care; however, for those that do need to access it, the process is complex and the costs significant. This article, proudly sponsored by... Read more continue reading

Fire, natural catastrophes and faulty workmanship top causes of insurance claims for business

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A fire at a busy warehouse leaves a company struggling to replace its buffer stock; a ransomware attack paralyzes a company’s IT systems; the use of industrial adhesives in manufacturing... Read more continue reading

Poor State of Environment report casts stark warning to the finance sector

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This week’s dire State of the Environment report should raise alarm bells to the Australian business and finance sectors, as the nation moves into further debt to nature, with deteriorating... Read more continue reading

Super members spared the worst in a rough year for markets

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The 2022 financial year was a particularly challenging one for investment markets, yet super funds again proved their ability to limit the damage for their members. Despite heavy falls in... Read more continue reading

YFYS Review an opportunity to improve protection for women

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MLC Life Insurance welcomes the Government’s announcement of a Treasury review into the operation of the Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) Laws. We strongly encourage Treasury to look at the... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors expects central banks to concentrate on inflation threat despite recession risks

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management arm of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), expects global growth to slow to a below-trend pace over the next year and a half, with the risk... Read more continue reading

Schroders’ renamed Sustainable Growth Fund receives RIAA certification

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Schroders has renamed its Strategic Growth Fund as it brings additional focus on sustainability to its investment processes. The Schroder Sustainable Growth Fund is Schroders’ first sustainable multi-asset strategy available... Read more continue reading

Best performing balanced super funds for 2022 financial year

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Super funds continue to face a challenging economic and investment environment, though we have seen a small recovery so far over the month of July. The median balanced option is... Read more continue reading

Corrs launches Essential ESG podcast to help business leaders address critical ESG issues

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Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has launched Essential ESG, a podcast that breaks down topical issues affecting the rapidly evolving environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape in Australia... Read more continue reading