Advisers: what do they say when a client asks for Bitcoin in their portfolio?

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Australia’s newest crypto exchange and broker wants to help advisers manage the ‘Bitcoin question’. Mine Digital CEO, Grant Colthup, believes more advised clients will seek to broaden their portfolios to... Read more continue reading

ASIC research confirms the need for change, says Australian robo advisor

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Leading Australian online investment provider, Six Park, says ASIC’s latest report (Financial Advice: What Consumers Really Think) confirms the need for industry change and showcases the great opportunities that lay... Read more continue reading

Zenith announces 2019 Fund Award Finalists

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Zenith Investment Partners is proud to announce the finalists for the 2019 Zenith Fund Awards. The Awards, now in their 8th year, recognise the top talent in the funds management industry across... Read more continue reading

MetLife Australia awarded Life Insurance Company of the Year in Australian Insurance Industry Awards

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MetLife has been named Life Insurance Company of the Year at the ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards. MetLife CEO Richard Nunn said: “We’re delighted to have won the Life Insurance... Read more continue reading

Why leaders must learn to connect to improve engagement

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The ability to build trust, engagement and connection is now a critical skill at the leadership level. A day in the life of a leader comprises many management tasks: overseeing... Read more continue reading

Deal trends: Warranties and indemnities in the sale of financial advice portfolios

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The sale of financial advice portfolios is on the rise and both buyers and sellers are finding new ways to allocate risk. In this post, we put the current deal... Read more continue reading

‘Growth’ and ‘defensive’ labels don’t tell advisers what they need to know

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Financial advisers must have a thorough understanding of where superannuation products allocate funds rather than relying on labels to make recommendations, according to leading research house Lonsec. There has been... Read more continue reading

Lenders may need to vary their licence to sell at POS

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Financiers who distribute through retailers may need to vary their licence in preparation for the end of the point-of-sale (POS) exemption. The exemption was flagged to go by the Royal... Read more continue reading

Insurance and business succession planning

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A Business Succession Plan is a strategy for the smooth and orderly handover of a business from one owner/manager to another in particular circumstances, such as the planned or unplanned... Read more continue reading

Not all consumers make good advice clients

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Everyone is after the good advice clients it seems…or are they? Robo-advisers, direct marketing, 24/7 online transaction facilities, product kiosks and over the counter solutions to shoppers at supermarkets…these are... Read more continue reading