Media releases
2008
| Date | Media Releases |
|---|---|
| 13/11/2008 | MLC cautions against irrational investment decisions MLC has cautioned investors against making irrational investment decisions which could impact their long term financial position such as switching 100% of their portfolio to cash or changing cash products simply to chase the Government's Guarantee. |
| 28/10/2008 | MLC confirms its cash funds are currently 100% covered by the Government guarantee SYDNEY: National Australia Bank's wealth management business, MLC, today confirmed that 100% of the underlying investments in its MLC MasterKey Cash Management Trust and National Australia Trustees At Call Common Fund A1, are covered by the Government's deposit and wholesale borrowing guarantees until 28 November 2008. |
| 24/10/2008 | MLC confirms no freezes on its investment funds SYDNEY: National Australia Bank's wealth management business, MLC, today confirmed that none of its funds had been frozen for redemptions and all were operating as normal. |
| 13/10/2008 | Financial planning business owners delay exit plans A combined MLC/NAB survey announced today that, contrary to popular belief, only 30% of current financial planning business owners intend to exit their businesses within the next five years. |
| 17/09/2008 | MLC Insurance reduces medical examinations by 30% MLC Insurance today announced improvements to its mandatory medical limits reducing the number of medical examinations and blood tests required by up to 30%. These significant enhancements are the result of a large scale review of past underwriting decisions conducted across all of MLC's retail product lines, to determine key areas for improvement. |
| 08/08/2008 | MLC named Insurance Company of the Year MLC was last night named the Insurance Company of the Year for 2008 at the 5th Annual Australia and New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards. The judges cited MLC's Upgrade Philosophy as a true differentiator in the Australian marketplace and one of the key factors in their decision to award MLC Insurance Company of the Year. This is the third time in five years that MLC has taken out this prestigious award. |
| 18/07/2008 | First NSW business achieves FP 9000 accreditation Financial advice firm Finance Control today became the first business in NSW to be awarded FP 9000 certification under the standard developed by SAI Global in conjunction with MLC. This means they have been independently assessed and shown to have systems and processes in place to support the delivery of quality advice. |
| 14/07/2008 | MLC moves to paraplanning referral model MLC today announced a move to a paraplanning referral model for its advisers and an increased focus on its Paraplanner Academy and Statement of Advice (SoA) coaches to support the development of new talent in the industry. |
| 09/07/2008 | MLC Implemented Consulting wins Construction Industry Long Service Leave Board account MLC Implemented Consulting has been appointed by the Construction Industry Long Service Leave Board (CILSLB) after a full tender process to invest their assets and provide ongoing strategic advice. |
| 02/07/2008 | MLC refines Australian Share Strategy MLC has added boutique investment manager, Northward Capital, to its Australian shares strategy in the MLC Horizon portfolios, MLC Long Term Absolute Return Portfolio and MLC Australian Share Fund. |
| 30/06/2008 | Scholarship program an incentive for good talent MLC today announced the next intake of students into its Adviser Scholarship Program with 125 places offered nationwide since its launch in 2005. The Program is designed to help Principals of advice practices to grow their business while offering a structured career path to new advisers. |
| 25/06/2008 | MLC and FICS launch complaints resolution toolkit The Financial Industry Complaints Service (FICS) and MLC have today launched an Internal Complaints Resolution toolkit for financial planners and their licensees. The CD-ROM details MLC's best practice complaints resolution process and includes tools and templates to assist with efficient complaint resolution for matters relating to financial planning advice. |
| 23/06/2008 | MLC Group Insurance offers new online services MLC Group Insurance today announced the introduction of new online functionality, including real time updates, for advisers, brokers and consultants to access via the secure Group Insurance online section of the mlc.com.au website. |
| 05/06/2008 | MLC announces changes to its investment menu MLC today announced a new line up of funds for its MLC MasterKey investment menu following an extensive review which has been carried out over the past few months. The changes will add 8 new funds to the menu taking the total number of funds available to 49. |
| 02/06/2008 | MLC delivers on affordable long-term insurance MLC announced reductions to its level premium insurance rates today as part of its regular upgrade to its Personal Protection Portfolio (PPP) and Life Cover Super (LCS) retail insurance products. In keeping with MLC's market-leading upgrade philosophy, the reductions apply to all new and existing clients with level premiums who have Life Cover or Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance. |
| 26/05/2008 | mlc.com.au relaunches with genuine straight through processing MLC today unveiled a brand new website which will also offer advisers genuine straight through processing (STP), faster online applications and easier navigation and functionality. |
| 19/05/2008 | Top tips for financial advice As part of Financial Planning Week, MLC has outlined the top 5 benefits of seeking financial advice to encourage people to get the most from their money. |
| 09/04/2008 | MLC Implemented Consulting wins $800m Australian Eligible Rollover Fund account MLC Implemented Consulting has been appointed by Australian Eligible Rollover Fund (AERF) as multi-manager for $800m of assets. |
| 01/04/2008 | MLC appoints new GM of Practice Management MLC announced the appointment of James Meade to the role of General Manager, Practice Management for MLC Advice Solutions. |
| 31/03/2008 | MLC cautions against excessive leverage Speaking at the Australian Superfunds Summit 2008 in Sydney today, Mr Michael Clancy, General Manager of MLC's Investment Management Division, cautioned against the use of excessive leverage. |
| 04/03/2008 | Garvan Financial Planning welcomes three new advice businesses Garvan Financial Planning has welcomed three new advice businesses to the licensee; Battistella Financial Services, McNeany Financial Services and Vertex Group Pty Ltd. |
| 28/02/2008 | MLC combats death taxes with new group insurance product MLC has launched a new insurance product to encourage employers to take out Life and TPD insurance for their employees within a superannuation environment to avoid the new higher tax rate payable on death benefits on policies held outside superannuation. |
| 07/02/2008 | MLC adds global alternative debt strategy to its multi-manager offer MLC today announced it had allocated US$370 million to a Global Alternative Debt strategy within the diversified portfolios of its retail and wholesale superannuation and allocated pension clients. |
| 24/01/2008 | MLC's top tips for weathering volatile equity markets MLC, Australia's second largest superannuation provider in Australia, offers some top tips for weathering the recent volatility in investment markets. |
| 23/01/2008 | NAB Financial Planning transitions to Fee for Advice for all new investment clients NAB Financial Planning, the financial advice arm of NAB, today announced that it was transitioning its more than 400 financial planners to a Fee for Advice approach for all new clients seeking personal investment and superannuation advice. |
2007
2006
2005
| Date | Media Releases |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2005 | MLC takes on 'BBQ risk' by launching a Long-Term Absolute Return portfolio |
| 08/11/2005 | MLC to add 4 new funds to MasterKey |
| 31/10/2005 | Apogee welcomes new financial planner |
| 10/10/2005 | AAA 5 apples = MLC |
| 05/10/2005 | MLC Implemented Consulting wins two Northern Territory clients with assets totalling $500 million |
| 26/09/2005 | MLC adds Non-Commutable Allocated Pension to MasterKey and MasterKey Custom |
| 23/09/2005 | MLC launches multiple pension pricing |
| 20/07/2005 | MLC does the numbers on gearing |
| 16/06/2005 | MLC launches new online calculator to help Australians measure their retirement savings gap |
| 02/05/2005 | MLC fuels growth with scholarship program |
| 26/04/2005 | MLC's top tips for employers to get ready for Fund Choice |
| 10/05/2005 | MLC says financial advice not just for retirees |
| 09/02/2005 | Get ready for choice of super with MLC's top 5 tips. |
2004
2003
| Date | Media Releases |
|---|---|
| 03/09/2003 | National Wealth Management companies reach agreement with ASIC and APRA on investor compensation |
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