... in place. Setting the foundations of the future The digital era provides a great opportunity for the group insurance industry to reframe itself. To deliver truly effective digital experiences, our use of technology needs to focus on addressing member ... Read more

... investment profession in aggregate is no more effective at accurately valuing businesses than it was when I entered the industry over 30 years ago. This is despite the significant increase in the number of people devoted to that task, the volume of data ... Read more

... ecosystem. It's a mission that confronts the traditional, low engagement and often nontransparent operations of the super industry head-on, advocating for a system where employees can easily access, engage, compare, and choose the best superannuation ... Read more

... upfront investment. However, short-term pain can pave the way for long-term gains for the future of the superannuation industry. A well-implemented technology transformation will drive cost savings through improved operational efficiencies and help enhance ... Read more

... payments or who are in a particularly vulnerable position following their claim. The way forward, together So, how can the industry work together to evolve TPD insurance so we can better assist members at what is potentially the most challenging time ... Read more

... we've hired, who are local to the UK; their understanding of rules, regulations, and who's who right across the industry, that's a really nice combination." Stewart envisions, however, that as the office becomes more localised, there will ... Read more

... navigating regulatory changes and compliance requirements while creating innovative solutions to offer. Collaborations between industry stakeholders and regulators are expected to drive responsible innovation frameworks, ensuring a balance between innovation ... Read more

... like plumbing or electrical, as well as food and beverage. Private equity firms seeking to build scale across a given industry via acquisition are the typical owners of such businesses. Benefits of middle market lending A private debt investment focused ... Read more

... entity that is important to financial system stability or the availability of essential financial services to a particular industry or community". This differs from how other APRA standards and prudential practice guides refer to "critical operations" ... Read more

... cultivation, or costs incurred from forced relocations of manufacturing bases. For instance, the nuclear sector and the paper industry are among sectors responsible for large-scale water withdrawal, and often have their operations positioned close to ... Read more