CPD: Ethics – The many shades of grey

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The financial adviser Code of Ethics seeks to impose ethical duties that go above the requirements of the law. While the law may be clear, any aspect that is open... Read more

CPD: The value of advice – appropriate asset allocation

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Advisers are never more important than during periods of significant change. As the macro backdrop continues to evolve and volatility reigns, the need for advice and reassurance of clients is... Read more

CPD: Post Peak – weakness and divergence ahead

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Markets appear priced for a benign economic outcome that would be a historical rarity given current conditions. Higher bond yields offer resilience amid increasing risks to the global economy. The... Read more

CPD: Responsible underwriting 2.0, creating trust, affordability, and claims confidence

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Introducing responsible underwriting 2.0 When viewed from a technical perspective, it is tempting to characterise life insurance as revolving almost entirely around the interplay between product design, pricing, underwriting and... Read more

CPD: Retirement of the future

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Between now and 2028, 670,000 Australians intend to retire, taking the total number to almost five million[1]. As our total population ages, what does that mean for the future of... Read more

CPD: The new retirement puzzle, ASIC puts advisers at the centre

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In July 2023, ASIC and APRA released the findings of their joint review into the first year of operation of the Retirement Incomes Covenant (RIC). That review concluded that super... Read more

CPD: Pricing advice for trust sustainability and loyalty (Part 2 – choosing and communicating fee model options)

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Introduction Advice fees – their quantum, and how they are charged – remain one of the most discussed, dissected, and debated topics within financial advice. They are at the heart... Read more

CPD: Recession… what recession?

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Since August of 2022 the Bloomberg consensus has placed a probability of 50% or more on a US recession occurring within the next 12 months. However, despite 525 basis points... Read more

CPD: SMSFs and the Code of Ethics

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SMSFs comprise more than one quarter of Australia’s $3.54 trillion[1]. superannuation sector, are subject to a number of rules and regulations and – importantly – aren’t appropriate for everyone. This... Read more