Ethics and inadequate financial advice

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On 1 January 2020, FASEA’s Code of Ethics became enforceable by law, requiring advisers to comply with its 12 detailed standards. By the end of 2020, it was announced that... Read more continue reading

How can an adviser be confident their advice is good before trouble starts?  In other words, how do you audit yourself?

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There are 5 key things that the adviser must do – and be able to evidence afterwards – to show that they have worked for the benefit of the client, and not... Read more continue reading

Increase in fund mergers requires increased focus on people 

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The pace of mergers in the superannuation sector is forecast to rise this year – and impact more people in our industry than ever before. Superannuation funds MTAA Super and... Read more continue reading

How advisers can build client trust through transparent communications

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Attracting and retaining clients begins with properly understanding their needs and expectations. As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have increased competitive pressure on financial advisers, transparency and honesty are... Read more continue reading

Merry Christmas and Happy New year from AdviserVoice

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Wishing you a safe and happy festive season. Thank you for being part of the AdviserVoice community in 2020. We look forward to bringing you the latest Australian Financial Services... Read more continue reading

2021 outlook for our people in wealth management

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As Australia’s wealth management industry moves into 2021, forecasts for the new year range from concern about markets, stretched equity valuations, consequences of the huge fiscal stimulus measures in the wake... Read more continue reading

Ethics and financial control

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Financial control, a form of financial or economic abuse, is unfortunately an increasingly common occurrence across a range of age and socio-economic groups. During financially and emotionally challenging times, such... Read more continue reading

Change is the new normal for financial advisers

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Financial Advice is not going through some changes; constant change is the new normal.  Whatever regulatory stuff you are going through now in your particular jurisdiction will not be an end to... Read more continue reading

TurksLegal and ANZIIF announce 2020 Bright Light Award winner

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TurksLegal and ANZIIF is excited to announce the winners of the 2020 Bright Light Award is the team of Chris Levitt, Louise Scott and Bipin Shangari from NTI. Brought to... Read more continue reading

Protecting vulnerable insureds – Not as straightforward as it seems

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From 1 July, subscribers to the General Insurance Code of Practice 2020 (Code) must take extra care of small businesses and individuals who have purchased a retail insurance product and are ‘vulnerable’.... Read more continue reading