QBE shares plunge as interim profits hit and local boss ousted
QBE has ousted its Australian country head and flagged local customers face price rises as the company moves to improve ailing profit margins.
- by Sally Rose
Latest
QBE lifts dividend as profit almost halves amid Brexit margin squeeze
The insurer says falling interest rates and the fallout from Brexit meant it had to increase the value of its claims liabilities by $US283 million.
- by Sally Rose
Guvera backer AMMA Private Equity gets the cold shoulder from AVCAL
The private equity industry has distanced itself from AMMA Private Equity, the outfit behind the $1.3 billion planned listing of Guvera.
- by Sally Rose
ASIC launches action against NSG Services in first FOFA 'best interests' case
The corporate watchdog is making its first use of powers it was given three years ago.
- by Sally Rose
Superfund Partners and Elston partner to launch Superstash app
Superfund Partners and Elston have partnered to launch Superstash, a mobile app to convert young couples to SMSFs.
- by Sally Rose
Problems with REST's insurance indicative of wider issues
The case of how one REST Industry Super member was denied a payout on her disability insurance highlights much broader problems in the system.
- by Sally Rose
No answers from AMP on chairman Simon McKeon's departure
AMP, an advocate for improved corporate disclosures, has refused to shed any light on the shock departure of its own chairman Simon McKeon.
- by Sally Rose
ANALYSIS
Budget 2016: Why the super crackdown could add fuel to the housing affordability fire
A crackdown on superannuation tax concessions for the rich, coupled with a budget day cut to interest rates, could increase the flow of funds into negatively geared investment property.
- by Sally Rose
Budget 2016: Rich hit with $1.6 million super cap
In a crackdown on superannuation tax perks, rich retirees will no longer be able to draw tax-free earnings from balances higher than $1.6 million.
- by Sally Rose
Super fund members wear price rise for less disability insurance
Workers are getting slugged with higher insurance premiums via their superannuation fees, prompting the regulator and other industry experts to question if they are getting value for money.
- by Sally Rose
Senate suggests tax, parental leave reform to boost women's super balances
Two senators have broken party ranks to back tax reform, better parental leave, and other measures.
- by Sally Rose
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