From global to local – Lockdown insights and what it might mean for investors

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While everyone’s individual experience of this global pandemic has been different, there are many shared experiences that we hope readers will be familiar with. In short, the adaptations we have... Read more continue reading

The LexisNexis Risk Solutions Cybercrime Report reveals new opportunities and risks for APAC in online channels during global pandemic

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LexisNexis® Risk Solutions has released its biannual Cybercrime Report, which tracks global cybercrime activity from January 2020 through June 2020. The report analyzes how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the... Read more continue reading

How COVID-19 has demanded stronger BDM and adviser communications

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The disruption brought on by COVID-19 has impacted the financial advice sector in a range of ways. Client expectations are continuing to shift, and we have seen corresponding changes in... Read more continue reading

Metrics wins Best Alternative Investment Manager of the Year at Hedge Funds Rock

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Metrics Credit Partners has been crowned Australia’s Best Alternative Investment Manager at the 2020 Hedge Funds Rock + Australian Alternative Investment Awards. The award is decided based on a combination... Read more continue reading

Four reasons why Australian financial advisers need to know about behavioural finance

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Many financial advisers have some familiarity with behavioural finance – they’re aware that it refers to research related to the psychology of financial decision-making. They’re aware that clients can be... Read more continue reading

Munro fund wins hedge fund award

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The Munro Global Growth Fund has won the  best Long Short equity Fund category at the 2020 Hedge Funds Rock Awards. The Hedge Funds Rock + Australian Alternative Investment Awards were... Read more continue reading

Zurich and OnePath Life launch industry-wide mental health support for financial advisers

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Timed in recognition of R U OK? Day, Zurich Life & Investments and OnePath Life have launched a Holistic Adviser Wellbeing Toolkit, an industry-first that provides mental health and wellbeing... Read more continue reading

How to balance client time with practice development

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A genuine challenge for advice firms right now is balancing client time as well as do all the work necessary to lift standards and improve business systems.  There are after... Read more continue reading

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