Western Asset makes the case for continued global resilience

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Western Asset, a Legg Mason affiliate, in it’s Q4 Global Outlook, breaks down the factors driving the global economy and makes the case for continued global resilience. The Western Asset... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance to waive premiums for customers impacted by bushfires

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MLC Life Insurance has announced relief measures for customers facing hardship arising from the bushfires in NSW and QLD. From today, MLC Life Insurance will waive premiums for up to... Read more continue reading

Maria Siu joins Townsends Lawyers and SuperCentral as Special Counsel

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Townsends Lawyers and its associate SuperCentral Pty Limited are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Maria Siu LL.B. (Hons), Dip Fin Serv, Cert Adv Tax to the position of... Read more continue reading

TAL to launch diabetes product in early 2020

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TAL, a leading Australian life insurance specialist, has announced that it will be launching a specialised product to protect people with diabetes in Australia. The product will be the first... Read more continue reading

Superannuation Advisors Australia appoints former SuperConcepts General Manager

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SMSF administration and audit firm, Superannuation Advisors Australia (SuperAA) has hired  former SuperConcepts General Manager and founding CEO of Justsuper, Stephen Doulgeridis to bolster its leadership team. Mr Doulgeridis has... Read more continue reading

Most cities to record dwelling price rises in 2020

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Most of Australia’s capital cities will benefit from the interest rate cuts and loosening of credit restrictions to record dwelling price rises over 2020 with Sydney and Melbourne leading the... Read more continue reading

Life insurance premium waiver for bushfire victims

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Zurich Financial Services and OnePath Life will waiver premiums on life insurance policies for customers impacted by bush fires in the affected areas of NSW and Queensland. Both insurers recognise... Read more continue reading

Super funds could boost their equity returns by 59 basis points each year by adopting a ‘control what you control’ philosophy

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New research for superannuation funds by the Australian arm of global specialist implementation manager Parametric provides evidence that a program to manage two costs, tax and transaction costs, can deliver... Read more continue reading

Super funds rebuild momentum in December quarter

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Super funds are off to a positive start in the December quarter, regaining momentum following a rocky September and paving the way for double-digit returns for the 2019 calendar year.... Read more continue reading

The BFO invites future leaders in financial services to be ambassadors for ethics

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The Banking and Finance Oath (The BFO) has announced applications are now open for its Young Ambassador Program. The Program encourages and supports students and graduates to adopt a strong... Read more continue reading