Leverage insurance to negotiate fairer contracts

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In November 2016, the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) introduced new protections for small business. These prevent (often larger) businesses from trying to rely on unfair contract terms. The Federal Court... Read more continue reading

Written advice: should it be clear? Or concise? Or effective?

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When it comes to communicating our advice to clients we are guided by the words used by the regulators, or law, to guide us in how that should be framed... Read more continue reading

Outdated board succession planning hinders diversity: 30 % Club

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Two-thirds of ASX 200 boards “always or sometimes” gravitate to candidates who are known to board members when they are selecting new directors, says the 30% Club. Directors who responded... Read more continue reading

Fee for no service exposed

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The early findings from the Financial Services Royal Commission makes for some interesting reading. While some of the news may not shock you, there are some key takeaways that clients... Read more continue reading

It’s AML-CTF review time

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AUSTRAC is serious about anti-money laundering and counter terrorism (AML-CTF). Just take a look at their recent actions against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Any business that has an AML-CTF Program... Read more continue reading

Who is paying who?

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Who is paying who is becoming the biggest question in consumers minds as the public debate around fees and commissions and conflicts of interest increases in financial services. That’s a... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management recognised as Best Asia Pacific Equity ETF Manager

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Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) has announced it has been voted the Best Asia Pacific Equity ETF Manager for the seventh time in eight years in a survey conducted by... Read more continue reading

Tide is rising for accountants…but new thinking & alliances can future proof businesses

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Although the tide is rising rapidly for accountants, there is still time to restructure practices and develop new revenue streams and service offerings through professional alliances – and in doing... Read more continue reading

Mentor records enrolment increase with planners focussing on new era relevance & productivity growth  

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Financial planners are responding positively to industry qualification requirements with Mentor Education recording a significant increase in enrolments across the leading RTO’s Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Master and Bachelor courses said... Read more continue reading

Most Australian organisations aren’t ready for the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme; but it’s not too late   

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Large numbers of Australian organisations of all sizes and sectors don’t know where to start when it comes to Australia’s new Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme and, as a result,... Read more continue reading