Latest Poll: Poised for Business Growth?
Recent data from the IMF points toward higher inflation in Australia and lower than hoped-for economic growth.
While those in the know appear to be divided about the country’s fortunes over the coming 12 months,...
APRA Shuffles Executive Team
APRA has appointed Jane Magill as Executive Director, Life Insurance, Private Health Insurance and Superannuation, with the move taking effect 16 February.
Magill is currently Executive Director, General Insurance and Banking at the organisation and...
PPS Mutual Awards: Finalists Profiles – Part Two
In the second of three company profiles featuring firms shortlisted to win the inaugural PPS Mutual Risk Practice of the Year Award we look at Keyman Financial Services and MBS Insurance.
The winner will be...
CALI Submits Response to Life Insurance Code Review
CALI has submitted its response to the independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice.
The organisation’s CEO, Christine Cupitt, said the review was an important opportunity to hear a broad range of views...
Adviser Exodus Fears Fade as Numbers Stabilise
The number of financial advisers has held up better than expected in the first week of the New Year. The result follows months of concern about mass exits linked to education and qualification requirements.
According...
AFCA Flags ‘Systemic’ Industry Failures
The life insurance sector continues to face systemic weaknesses in record keeping, policy design and claims handling according to the most recent Systemic Issues Insights Report published by AFCA.
In Edition 7 of the series,...
Australians Focus on Financial Wellbeing – Survey
A survey by MLC Finance reveals 55% of Australians are prioritising financial goals this year, overshadowing traditional resolutions such as eating healthier or spending more time with family.
Jenneke Mills, Head of technical Services, at...
PPS Mutual Awards: Finalists Profiles – Part One
In the first of three features profiling firms shortlisted to win the inaugural PPS Mutual Risk Practice of the Year Award we look at Hewison Private Wealth and Hood Sweeney.
The winner will be announced...
Executive Leaves APRA
APRA has announced that Carmen Beverley-Smith, Executive Director Life Insurance, Private Health Insurance and Superannuation (LPHIS), has resigned with immediate effect "to take up an opportunity in a senior position at a regulated entity".
LPHIS...
Client-Adviser Relationship Rated Advisers’ Top Attribute
The business relationship between client and adviser is the top attribute of Australian advisers according to a client satisfaction survey carried out by Business Health.
"Clients truly appreciate and value their adviser," says Terry Bell,...