PJC doubts self-regulation of the life insurance industry
/The Parliamentary Joint Committee is questioning the risk industry's ability to self-regulate.
Read MoreFebruary 2018 Report Key Trends for US Funds
/Active long-term funds experienced a significant decline from January.
Read MoreFund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 27 March 2018
/CommInsure launches super funds digital claims
Evolutionary science inspires new managed investment fund
Zurich retains OnePath brand and hires specialist
New boutique launched by LSL
Former Hunter Hall portfolio manager launches new business
Asset managers urged to adopt code of conduct
Fidante partners with Latigo Partners
ASIC extends superannuation and retirement calculator transition period
ASIC suspends Red Summit AFS licence
Storm Financial directors penalised
Fund People as at 27 March 2018
/- AustralianSuper appoints new head of investments
- Mercer appoints superannuation head
- FSC appoints deputy chair and director
- NGS appoints investment officer
- Fidelity appoints new head
- IOOF appoints research head
- Perennial appoints investment specialist
- Trustee of the Year winner announced
- 2018 Green Bond Pioneer Award winners announced
- 2018 Rockstar of the Year award winners announced
- CBA makes changes to executive team
All regions experienced growth - Global FlowWatch - January 2017 Results
/Every region saw positive flows during the month, with the U.S. leading gains (US$116 billion).
Read MoreAsia still leading in net flows - New Funds in Global Markets - 4Q 2017 - Asia, Local Europe, and Cross-Border
/US$79.2 billion was deposited into newly launched long-term funds across Asia, Europe and cross-border markets, with Asia still leading in net flows.
Read MoreQantas Super survey shows pre-retirees lack confidence about retirement
/A Qantas Super survey shows how confident Australians are in their ability to retire comfortably.
Read MoreHESTA further explores gender diversity
/HESTA is taking a deeper look at diversity in superannuation investing.
Read MoreASIC market integrity report released
/Latest ASIC market integrity report shows their continued efforts to improve the Australian financial markets.
Read MoreRoyal Commission examining financial advice
/The Royal Commission will be investigating the financial advice industry during April.
Read MoreRisk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 20 March 2018
/- Macquarie acquires equities specialist
- Prime Super unveils digital claims process
- Atlas Wealth expands operations
- MLC improves underwriting engine, launches virtual assistant
- Few systematic issues identified in life insurance
- WSU designs finance course to meet new standards
Risk People as at 20 March 2018
/- ClearView appointed state manager and heads
- MetLife appoints two managers
- Aon appoints new directors
- AFCA inaugural chair named
- Chief executive appointed at Decimal
- Finalists for the 2018 Chant West Award announced
- Life company of the year award winners announced
- AILA unveil new awards
- AMP retail sales head departs
Research reveals retirees spend less than age pension
/New research looks at the Age Pension and how much retirees are actually spending.
Read MoreAustralians not confident on retirement savings
/New data from Mortgage Choice shows that many Australians are worried about saving for their retirement.
Read MoreFund Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 13 March 2018
/- MyNorth Managed Portfolios launched by AMP
- Good Super partners for investment options
- Natixis rebrands
- Australian Unity acquires advice subsidiary
- Superfunded wind up ordered by Federal Court
- CFA exam high fail rate
Fund People as at 13 March 2018
/- Rice Warner appoints executive manager
- Australian Ethical appoints executive
- Future Fund investment team reshuffle
- Equipsuper announces head of risk
- 2018 Conexus financial superannuation awards
- Executive officer departs Australian Ethical
Largest ETF inflows ever - Global ETF FlowWatch - January 2018 Results
/January saw the largest ever recorded ETF inflows.
Read MoreProfit-first culture study: tired, incentivised staff make poorer risk decisions
/A study shows the impact workplace culture and norms have on individual compliance.
Read MoreRisk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 6 March 2018
/- Macquarie offers OneCare
- BTFG names expanded APL insurers
- MTAA Super and MetLife from young members premiums
- ANZ applies life insurance code
- QBE sells operations to Zurich
- TAL gender diversity recognised
- CBL liquidators appointed
- CBA lodges response to class action claims and amended AUSTRAC
Risk People as at 6 March 2018
/- AFCA welcomes new chair
- Brookvine appoints product director
- ClearView appoints head
- MLC Life appoints executive
- Commonwealth Bank board appointments and departures
- FPA director steps down
