What do your clients think of you?

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Few advisers would disagree that providing top class client service is a critical part of running a successful practice, but it is dangerous for planners to assume that they know... Read more continue reading

Benchmarking financial planning practices

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The advent of benchmarking and the “Balanced Scorecard” have provided many Australian advisory businesses with some fabulous information over the last few years. However, the warning by Mark Twain that... Read more continue reading

Planners urged to embrace cloud technology

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An increasing number of financial advisers are exploring cloud technology as a way to open up new business opportunities, according to online portfolio management service Sharesight. Andrew Bird, Executive Director... Read more continue reading

Tips from the Top:Business advice through Zurich YouTube channel

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Adviser of Year Finalists help launch Zurich YouTube channel Launch marks opening of nominations for 2011 Adviser of Year award Channel launched with ‘Tips from Top’ series with adviser tips... Read more continue reading

Top quality outsourcing solutions needed for advisers

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To achieve economies of scale dealer groups are rapidly expanding via acquisition ASIC is targeting aggregator licensees to ensure they maintain advice quality Strategy Steps is meeting growing demand for... Read more continue reading

BetaShares Capital Ltd: Australia sets the standard in ETF regulation

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BetaShares Capital Ltd (BetaShares), one of Australia’s leading exchange traded fund (ETF) providers, says Australia is leading the way with best practice standards for regulating ETFs that are designed to ensure Australia... Read more continue reading

Operational Compliance – Can We Tick All the Pre-FoFA Boxes?

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While we don’t intend to debate the merits (or otherwise) of each component of the Future Of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms in this article, like everyone who is truly committed... Read more continue reading

‘Next Generation’ of financial advice shows industry the way ahead

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Leading wealth advisory firm Centric Wealth today announced an integrated new portfolio management approach that represents a step change in the delivery of professional financial advice in Australia. Years in... Read more continue reading

Not To Do In 2011

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Notwithstanding the rollercoaster ride which has been financial services for the past few years (forever it seems at times!), there’s no doubt in our mind that another challenging year awaits... Read more continue reading members only

Good health essential for comfortable retirement

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Financial planners should encourage clients to undertake preventative health programs as part of their holistic approach to advice, suggests medical expert Dr John Cummins of Executive Medicine. Sydney based Executive... Read more continue reading