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21 May 2013 • By Owen Holdaway • 1 min read

Insurance industry in the 'dark ages'

According to a leading insurance company, the insurance industry has not had enough product innovation and has not embraced technological changes

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Super fund returns close to pre-GFC records

The median growth superannuation fund grew by 2.2 per cent during April, bringing the return for the financial year to date to 15.4 per cent, a report ...

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APESB amends code due to auditor referral risks

The Accounting Professional Ethical and Standards Board (APESB) has amended its professional code to address a concern relating to auditor referrals, ...

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ERM evolving to holistic approach

Enterprise risk management (ERM) is evolving from risk governance towards a holistic approach to resilience. Speaking at the 2013 Actuaries Summit, ...

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AltaVista moves to dispel ‘passive ETF’ myth

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) can offer a lot more than just a passive exposure to various sectors if used properly, according to AltaVista Research

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Trust Company gives nod to ‘superior’ Perpetual offer

The Trust Company (TRU) board has written to shareholders recommending they accept a takeover offer from Perpetual (PPT) that they say is superior ...

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Super freeze a ‘bitter disappointment’

The superannuation industry has responded with predictable fury to the Coalition’s announcement that it would delay the increase to the superannuation ...

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Dixon Advisory focused on strategic advice

Dixon Advisory is still “heavily involved” in providing strategic advice to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), according to the firm’s ...

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Advisers not sold on FOFA

A survey of financial advisers has revealed many are not convinced Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) changes will improve either their procedures or ...

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TRU refuses to offer EQT due diligence

The Trust Company (TRU) is refusing to offer due diligence to Equity Trustees (EQT) after reiterating its recommendation for Perpetual’s acquisition ...

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