Collaboration needed to prevent multi-billion dollar losses from cyber attacks

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The Actuaries Institute has issued a detailed report urging government, businesses, and insurers to collaboratively address significant insurance gaps in protection against cyber attacks that have already cost the Australian... Read more continue reading

Consumer and adviser protection – the client financial literacy imperative

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Teach a person to fish Financial literacy – along with financial advice, product disclosure, and product regulation – is one of the four pillars of financial consumer protection. Financial literacy... Read more continue reading

Seniors Health Card, property, inflation and work test are top of mind for advisers

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More Australians are expected to be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card soon, due to an imminent regulatory change aimed at easing cost of living pressures for seniors. In... Read more continue reading

Aged Care Steps launches Aged Care Adviser of the Year awards

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Industry leader Aged Care Steps has launched the 2022 ACS Aged Care Adviser of the Year Awards. As part of their declaration that 2022 is the Year of the Aged... Read more continue reading

La Trobe Financial judged Best SMSF Lender

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La Trobe Financial has announced that it has been judged the Best SMSF Lender in the SMSF Awards. La Trobe Financial also won this award in 2019 and was highly... Read more continue reading

FASEA exam cut-off date

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As most financial planners in the industry would be aware, all financial advisers are required to have passed the FASEA exam on or before 30 September 2022. Pursuant to the... Read more continue reading

Client complaints – new adviser obligations strengthen consumer protections

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Background to the new obligations It is difficult to overstate the extent to which transparent, accessible, and trusted complaints handling processes are a cornerstone of financial consumer protection. At the... Read more continue reading

AFCA’s John Price wins Lifetime Achievement Award

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John Price, until recently Lead Ombudsman, Insurance, with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), has received a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contribution over many years – and... Read more continue reading

Australian Insurance Industry Awards winners announced

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ANZIIF is delighted to announce the winners for the 18th ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards. The winners have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the Australian insurance industry and all share a... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State reveals where advisers can add value in a volatile world

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One of Australia’s largest pension payers, Colonial First State (CFS), has shed light on how financial advisers are helping clients through the current period of market volatility. Speaking at an... Read more continue reading