ASIC grants conditional relief to facilitate reissue of certain life insurance policies

From

ASIC has provided conditional relief for life insurers from the design and distribution obligations (DDO) when reissuing life insurance policies in certain, limited circumstances. The relief is set out in ASIC... Read more continue reading

Winners of the AFA Life Company of the Year Awards 2022 announced

From

Announcing the AFA 2022 Life Company of the Year Awards. NEOS has been awarded the title of AFA Life Company of the Year for 2022. This is first time NEOS... Read more continue reading

Act now to address the adviser gap

From

While there is good work occurring in some places to help meet the unprecedented consumer demand for advice over the next five to ten years, it’s uncoordinated, insufficient and happening... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announces 19th Australian Insurance Industry Awards

From

ANZIIF is has announced that submissions for the 19th ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards are now open. The Insurance Industry’s night of nights will be held on 24 August at... Read more continue reading

Is the (recession) wolf finally at the door for the Federal Reserve, and will Lowe’s path to become narrower?

From

The Fed. Is the (recession) wolf finally at the door? For the last couple of years bond markets looked to have been ‘crying wolf” on recession prospects. Is SVB a... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors appoints Nick Molho as Head of Climate Policy

From

Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, has announced it has appointed Nick Molho as Head of Climate Policy, a newly-created role. Reporting to Steve Waygood, Chief... Read more continue reading

Datt Capital Absolute Return Fund added to Netwealth platform

From

Datt Capital’s Absolute Return Fund has been added to the Netwealth investment management platform, providing wider access to the award-winning strategy. Financial advisers and wholesale investors can now access this strategy... Read more continue reading

NewQuantum Morrison Securities acquisition underpins global growth strategy 

From

The acquisition of the equities clearing business Morrison Securities is laying the foundation for New Quantum Holding (NewQuantum), a provider of wealth management all-in-one fintech as a service (FaaS), to rapidly grow... Read more continue reading

Shares hit another bout of turbulence – US banks, inflation, interest rates and recession risk – what it means for investors?

From

Key points US regional bank failures have added to uncertainty about the investment outlook flowing from inflation & rate hikes. Specific issues with the failed banks and action to protect... Read more continue reading

Australian Ethical appoints CIO and extends its Ethics Research leadership

From

Australia’s leading and largest pure-play ethical investment manager, Australian Ethical has announced further senior additions to its leadership. Already recognised by Morningstar as one of only six global ESG leaders,... Read more continue reading