Are you a GOOD Adviser?

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Another week and another bad adviser horror story in the local press…yet, another week and thousands more consumers work with their good adviser privately and attract no headlines. They just... Read more continue reading

Financial planner numbers hold steady despite macro headwinds: 2020 Planner Business Model Report

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its 2020 Planner Business Model Report, an in-depth study of Australian financial planners and their business support needs. Key highlights: Financial planner numbers... Read more continue reading

Peak Re CEO Franz Josef Hahn named ‘Reinsurance CEO of the Year’

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Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (Peak Re), a Hong Kong-based global reinsurer, is delighted to announce that Franz Josef Hahn has won the ‘Reinsurance CEO of the Year’ accolade at the... Read more continue reading

Ethics – the ‘grey’ zone

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FASEA’s Code of Ethics seeks to impose ethical duties that go above the requirements of the law. It’s designed to encourage and embed higher standards of behaviour and professionalism in... Read more continue reading

History repeats – The risks of inadequate due diligence

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Exposure to historical non-compliance can be fatal for purchasers but many don’t include it in their due diligence. ASIC is on the warpath and you can be liable even if... Read more continue reading

Synchron publishes FASEA Code of Ethics ready reference book

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Synchron has published a ready reference book to help advisers understand and implement the FASEA Code of Ethics standards into their practices. Authored by Synchron Senior Compliance Officer, Stefanie Georgiades,... Read more continue reading

An AFS licensing exemption for product issuers – intermediary authorisation

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Providing financial products to retail clients in Australia is almost impossible unless you hold an Australian financial services (AFS) licence. The intermediary authorisation exemption is virtually the only way product... Read more continue reading

MetLife bolsters suite of adviser assistance tools with new podcast

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MetLife Australia has redoubled its efforts to support the adviser community during a turbulent time, announcing a new podcast series to be added to its suite of existing assistance and... Read more continue reading

Fairness, vulnerability and Fintechs…

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Regulators have a laser focus on ‘fairness’ following the numerous scandals involving overcharging, underservicing and poor customer outcomes that were laid bare in the Royal Commission into Banking. For fintechs,... Read more continue reading

Team Building Asia Leaders in Lockdown Series combines expert information with the power of groups

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Leading experts in experiential learning and team building events, Team Building Asia, went online for lockdown. They brought their 18 years of physical event experience to play in the digital... Read more continue reading