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

The art of giving suitable advice

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The most challenging area of financial advice which is subject to perpetual testing is the question of “suitability”.  WHY was a particular piece of advice appropriate for a particular client?... Read more continue reading

Mentor’s first real estate course a success attracting career aspirants & property advisory professionals

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The success and feedback of students in Mentor Education Group’s (Mentor) inaugural Real Estate Agents Representative Course (Victoria) has reaffirmed the national RTO’s opinion that property will continue to attract career... Read more continue reading

Annual reviews the key to client and business success

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While an annual review with an adviser is essential to ensuring clients understand their life insurance, and it’s what they’re asking for, only half of advisers are doing regular reviews,... Read more continue reading

Understanding super no longer optional for advisers

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Financial advisers are now able to access investment research, encompassing clients’ whole of life needs, with the announcement by Lonsec of the inclusion of superannuation fund research in its iRate... Read more continue reading

Survey finds employees believe they are the best source of innovation

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IdeaSpies Enterprise, a platform for ideas that will improve business performance, yesterday revealed the results of an Employee Innovation Survey. The purpose of the survey was to determine if employees... Read more continue reading

Customers identify superior life insurance companies

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and the Beddoes Institute will reveal the life insurance companies that delivered superior product, service and claims experiences over the past year, according to... Read more continue reading

Who better to help curate the best business advice for you, than you?

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Advisory Summit Fiji is an adviser-focused forum led by pioneering practitioners and captivating key speakers. Wholly impartial, Advisory Summit Fiji will immerse you in a liberating educational experience that will... Read more continue reading

Fund of the Year winners announced

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SuperRatings has announced the winners of the Fund of the Year awards, which recognise excellence in the superannuation and retirement industries. The winners were announced at a gala dinner held... Read more continue reading

Amid constant FASEA & RC speculation, more planners are taking control of their commercial futures

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In spite of the constant speculation and lobbying regarding the final FASEA requirements and the outcomes of the Royal Commission, a growing number of financial planning practice owners are ‘getting on... Read more continue reading