AMP and Griffith University boost support for adviser professionalism

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AMP is funding a research fellowship in financial advice as part of its effort to raise professional standards in the industry and ensure Australians have access to quality advice. Griffith... Read more continue reading

FASEA releases program and provider accreditation policy

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FASEA has released its final FPS002 Program & Provider Accreditation Policy. The policy was informed through stakeholder consultation and two pilot accreditations conducted at Higher Education Providers (HEPs). The policy... Read more continue reading

Don’t lose tomorrow’s leaders, lock them in

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As the level of M&A activity increases in the financial services industry post Royal Commission, it’s time to put in place incentives so you don’t lose key employees. Many business... Read more continue reading

Good? Fast? or Cheap? What sort of advice is it going to be?

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A few years ago a university in New Zealand conducted a study to find out where consumers were turning to for financial advice. At the time they found that the... Read more continue reading

Ethics and financial practice

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The recent Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (Royal Commission) highlighted numerous situations in which best practice – and arguably, an ethical approach to... Read more continue reading

Coping with change in the wake of the Banking Royal Commission

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The Banking Royal Commission has brought down a set of recommendations, most of which look likely to be adopted by the Government, regardless of who wins the next federal election.... Read more continue reading

How to find your Niche

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Knowing and working exclusively in your niche is nirvana for most professionals. Your niche is that absolute sweet spot where what you are fabulous at overlaps with what you love doing, and it is... Read more continue reading

New whitepaper reveals CFOs accountable for natural catastrophe loses in the year ahead

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When natural disaster catches a company under-prepared, the chief financial officer is increasingly on the hot seat to break the bad financial news to shareholders and investors. That according to... Read more continue reading

Why settle for average?

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Advisers frequently settle for being average, and it is definitely not because they want to be average, but because they don’t really know what it takes to elevate their performance... Read more continue reading

Adviser soft skills need to remain a priority: MetLife  

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As the financial advice industry puts the spotlight on adviser education and technical competency with the release of the FASEA revised standards, soft skills remain a priority for clients, according... Read more continue reading