Financial Standard editor Mark Smith presents a roundup of the week's biggest industry news and executive appointments. In this week's news:

O'Dwyer says life insurance back on the agenda

After being stuck in what Financial Services Council chief executive Sally Loane described as "legislative limbo," freshly reappointed Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer has said the life insurance reforms are back on the agenda.

Challenger finalises new annuity partnerships

Challenger is finalising partnerships with three industry super funds to launch annuity products on each.

Appointment news

Quote of the week

Plus more news

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