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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Financial Services News Wrap, we cover top stories in finance, superannuation, insurance and technology. A key focus is the appointment of Sam Wall as the new CEO at superannuation firm Iress, signifying the company's ongoing drive for leadership in finance. We also follow a high-profile legal dispute involving insurance provider NRMA and a $29,000 car hire bill. Turning to banking, we report on the closure of Westpac's home loan subsidiary, RAMS Financial, a move affected by legal quarrels and potential class-action lawsuits. Lastly, we discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the life insurance sector, with AI's predictive capabilities refining customer targeting and diagnostics, promising to significantly bring down costs and detect fraud more efficiently. Stay updated with Financial Services Online for more insight into insurance, finance, and money management.
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