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19 August 2015 • By Tim Stewart • 1 min read

Challenger CEO embraces competition

Challenger chief executive Brian Benari has welcomed competition in the annuities space from CommInsure as "great news" that will open up the ...

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Super fund returns take a hit in August

With significant volatility in investment markets, losses in August have already wiped out July’s gains for most super funds, says SuperRatings

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Don't lawyer up on TPD claims: Energy Super

Energy Super has discouraged its members from seeking external legal advice when making a claim on total and permanent disability or income protection ...

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Global equities on rocky path: Morningstar

The outlook for global equities remains mixed, with conditions moderately supportive for growth but valuations continuing to look expensive, says ...

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AIA names head of strategic partnerships

Life insurance group AIA Australia has appointed a former Zurich employee as head of strategic partnerships. Former Zurich executive, Kristen ...

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Mercer analytics tool to stem super outflows

Mercer has released a new data analytics platform that it claims will provide a lifeline to mid-size super funds that are losing funds under ...

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Aussies over-optimistic about retirement incomes

A majority of Australians have unrealistic expectations about their retirement income, with Gen Y the most optimistic, according to a new State Street ...

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YBR mulling wealth acquisitions

Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management is currently pursuing a "range of direct and online market opportunities" including acquisitions in wealth ...

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'Global currency war' risk increases

The People’s Bank of China’s three-day devaluation of the renminbi, which began on 11 August, has sparked concern regarding Beijing's motivations, ...

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ANZ announces share purchase plan date

ANZ will open its share purchase plan offer on 24 August 2015 in an effort to raise $500 million to meet additional capital requirements imposed by ...

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