Banks to improve fraud protection systems following ASIC review

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Following a review by ASIC, five Australian banks will improve their compliance measures and controls for deposit accounts that can be operated by a third party, such as a financial... Read more continue reading

TAL enters agreement to acquire Suncorp Life

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TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia Pty Limited (TAL), a leading Australian life insurance specialist, has announced that it has entered into a Heads of Agreement to acquire Suncorp’s Australian life insurance... Read more continue reading

Why women need to talk about money

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Women are participating in the workforce and gaining tertiary qualifications at a greater rate than ever before but many women lack confidence when it comes to money. Research by ASIC... Read more continue reading

Zenith appoints third research analyst from financial planning firm

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Zenith has recruited a third research analyst from the financial planning industry with the appointment of James Damicoucas as Associate Investment Analyst. James will undertake fund manager research as part... Read more continue reading

Consultation on the proposed establishment of a Global Financial Innovation Network

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is, in collaboration with 11 international financial regulators, and related organisations, consulting on the proposed creation of the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN).... Read more continue reading

Zurich announces new leadership team to drive dual proposition strategy

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Zurich has unveiled details of the executive leadership team that will take its Australian Life & Investments business forward once the acquisition of OnePath Life has completed. The composition of... Read more continue reading

AMP reports 1H 18 results

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1H 18 underlying profit1 of A$495 million (1H 17: A$533 million) and net profit2 of A$115 million (1H 17: A$445 million). Net profit reflects advice remediation provision announced on 27 July. Strong... Read more continue reading

Perpetual reveals NFP sector exposed to critical digital data risks

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NFPs underprepared for data management challenges 1 in 3 surveyed agree mismanagement of data major concern More than half of NFP board members unaware of the status of organisation’s data... Read more continue reading

Supply and demand – upward pressure on rent in the office market

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Rising land values, population growth and constrained supply of new office accommodation is likely to put upwards pressure on Melbourne office rents in the near future according to Forza Capital,... Read more continue reading

Update on financial advice institutions’ fees for no service refund programs

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AMP, ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac have now paid or offered customers $222.3 million in refunds and interest for failing to provide advice to customers while charging them ongoing advice... Read more continue reading