Results of the 2016 Census
/The 2016 Census shows how the changing population will affect the future of wealth management.
Read MoreAFA claims 'independent' restriction too narrow
/The AFA has said they don't believe restrictions being placed on the term 'independent' are warranted, and that they are unduly restrictive on advisers.
Read MoreBetter legal recognition of de factos and stepchildren
/Australian courts are changing the way they view de facto and stepchild relationships.
Read MoreRisk People as at 10 July 2017
/- TAL appoints head for new role
- OnePath Life appoints chief underwriter
- NAB appoints fund executive
- New Stanford Brown director named
- Two senior managers leave Zurich
Risk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 10 July 2017
/- Easton to acquire advice group
- AIA launches health website
- Fortnum partnering with fintech company
- Optimo launches automated advice platform
- MLC partners on underwriting solution
- FSC finalised trauma definition
- ASIC further clarifies use of 'independent'
- Call for commission ban
FSU calling for FoFA reforms to cover retail banking customers too
/The Senate inquiry into the finance sector has heard from the FSU, which is calling for the same protections to be applied to retail banking customers as private financial planning clients.
Read MoreAccountants are still our favourites: Roy Morgan Image of Professions Survey 2017 results
/The latest research data shows only small changes in the public opinion of the finance industry.
Read MoreRisk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 27 June 2017
/- MDRT recognises AIOFP
- ASIC clarifies position on 'independently owned'
- ASIC temporarily extends time to provide SoAs
Risk People as at 27 June 2017
/- MLC appoints chief claims officer
- AIA restructures executive team
- ANZ announces chief underwriter
- SCOR appoints heads for Australian office
- AFA executive appointed to standards board
- Risk Adviser announces Women in Finance Awards
- Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award winner announced
Genetic testing may threaten life insurance, Actuaries Institute says
/Is genetic testing a threat to life insurance? The Actuaries Institute discusses in a report.
Read MoreLife insurers should not have access to genetic test results, parliament told
/The genetic test conundrum is before the parliamentary committee, with a working group chair stating the case - insurers should not have access to any genetic testing information.
Read MoreInsurance price comparison sites inadequate
/Research into life insurance comparison websites finds comparisons fall short across multiple metrics.
Read MoreRisk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 10 June 2017
/- Zurich updates life insurance suite
- AMP improves adviser platform
- MLC partners with international claims manager
- AIA Australia pilot phase for new health insurance brand commences
- Prime Financial buys another practice
- Link Group buys automated advice company
- New online platform for underwriting agencies and insurers
- New international certification for life insurance and annuity professionals
- ASIC releases commission caps and clawback instrument
- Investment Advisers Alliance AFS licence cancelled
Risk People as at 10 June 2017
/- AFA COO returns as GM policy and professionalism
- IOOF appoints national alliances manager
- Collins Phillips Award winner announced
- AFA and ANZ seek 2017's Rising Star
- NIBA regional award winners announced
Whistleblower research project strongly supported
/A whistleblower research project underway has strong support from ASIC.
Read MoreRisk People as at 16 May 2017
/- MLC appoints client retention managers
- Countplus chair steps down
- Infocus restructure, three new senior appointments
- AFA appoints professionalism counsel
- NIBA award finalists
Risk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 16 May 2017
/- CommInsure enhances underwriting
- AIA Australia - new term level premiums
- Zurich risk product updates
- AZ Next Gen acquires accounting firm
- Government creates one finance industry dispute resolution body
- Insurance claim data collection begins
New financial system inquiry launched into banking
/As part of greater financial system reviews, banks are next in line, with their competitiveness under the microscope.
Read More'Super funds need claims philosophy' - Working Group says
/The ISWG has set out a handful of proposals to get insurance inside superannuation performing better for members, with a more consistent experience desirable.
Read MoreSeventy-three women died in Australia due to domestic violence in 2016 - NAB's charity day nets $100,000
/nabtrade is doing its bit for domestic violence in Australia, with $100,000 raised by donating its brokerage fees for one day per year.
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