Cracking the HNW Code – The changing face of High-Net-Worth Clients and why they are reshaping financial advice

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As we continue our deeper dive into customer and market segmentation strategies for financial advisers, this article examines the High Net Worth (HNW) segment, a segment which many advisers aspire... Read more continue reading

Synchron adviser wins AFA Great Advice Award

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Synchron adviser, Terry Johnson from Keyman Financial Services in NSW, has won an inaugural AFA Great Advice Award (the Award). Don Trapnell, Director of Synchron said, “We congratulate Terry on... Read more continue reading

APRA IDII changes – Why ‘new era income protection’ needs ‘new era advice’

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Introduction The multibillion-dollar losses experienced by individual Disability Income Insurance (IDII) contracts over the last few years, and the resultant ‘sticker shock’ level of premium increases needed to shore up... Read more continue reading

Winners of AFA Great Advice Awards announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the winners of the AFA Great Advice Awards, supported by Sunsuper. Speaking at the AFA’s recent EVOLVE Conference, AFA National President, Michael... Read more continue reading

Allianz Donna Walker award winners to be announced at Women in Insurance virtual panel

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As part of ANZIIF’s Women in Insurance month initiative, ANZIIF is hosting a panel of industry leaders to talk through contributions to innovation and technology in insurance. The Women in... Read more continue reading

The myth of independent advice

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The search for ‘independent’ advice is rather like the Quest for the Holy Grail. It doesn’t exist. The search is fruitless and doomed because there is no Holy Grail. Independent... Read more continue reading

2021 Household Capital Three Pillars Forum demands holistic retirement funding solutions

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Household Capital Three Pillars Forum Demands Holistic Retirement Funding Solutions September 16, 2021 The 2021 Household Capital Three Pillars Forum was held on September 16 and attended by hundreds of... Read more continue reading

XY Adviser named as finalist in the 2021 Sydney City Business Awards

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XY Adviser, an exclusive online community for the financial advice industry, has been named as a finalist in the category of ‘Excellence in Innovation’ for the 2021 Sydney City Business... Read more continue reading

Message understood? Key considerations and steps when providing financial advice to vulnerable clients

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Introduction Amidst an overall increased media and regulator focus on financial consumer protection, especially post the Hayne Royal Commission, the spotlight on ‘vulnerable’ financial consumers has become especially intense. Our... Read more continue reading

Financial services industry invited to join the 2021 Household Capital Three Pillars Forum 

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The 2021 Household Capital Three Pillars Forum will be hosted by Ali Moore and broadcast on September 16 from 9.30am to 1.30pm. Entry to the online event is free of... Read more continue reading