Healthy hedge fund industry on display – Hedge Funds Rock & The Australian Hedge Fund Awards announce finalists

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Hedge funds have recovered from the outflows which occurred during the global financial crisis, according to industry stalwart Kim Ivey, now an adviser to hedge fund managers and family offices.... Read more continue reading

State your opinion to get noticed

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Forming and then delivering an opinion is what professional advisers do for a living. With every client and every engagement opinions are created and expressed.  Virtually every incoming phone call... Read more continue reading

What does it mean to win the ‘Olympics of advice’?

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The hunt is on again for the AFA Adviser and Practice of the Year. Now in its fourteenth year, we’re looking to raise the bar even higher, looking for those... Read more continue reading

It’s not just a job it’s your career (Part Two)

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Having invested time in developing a career strategy is one thing but making sure that you maintain your focus can be a significant challenge. Having the appropriate tools to help... Read more continue reading

VicSuper CEO Michael Dundon named 2016 FEAL Fund Executive of the Year

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VicSuper Chief Executive Officer Michael Dundon has been named the winner of the Fund Executive Association Limited (FEAL) Fund Executive of the Year award, continuing a legacy of recognising outstanding... Read more continue reading

Financial literacy the key to advisers’ reputation: research

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Financial advisers believe improved consumer financial literacy is key to enhancing the reputation of their profession, and see themselves as being primarily responsible for driving that improvement. These are two... Read more continue reading

How do we engage with the eighty percent?

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We all know that eighty percent of Australians aren’t receiving financial advice, but what can we do to change that figure? Engaging with the silent majority isn’t easy. Not only... Read more continue reading

Work-life balance remains a challenge for accounting and financial services professionals

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Spending enough time with family, prioritising personal goals and managing stress and fatigue are the most challenging aspects of managing work-life balance for accounting and financial services professionals, according to... Read more continue reading

A warning on general advice

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Although it’s common knowledge that financial advisers who provide general advice to retail clients must provide a general advice warning, the warning must be effective. If you believe a simple... Read more continue reading

It’s not just a job, it’s your career (Part one)

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Futureproofing your career starts with a career strategy designed to not only provide you with a road map to help you secure the positions that you are seeking but establish... Read more continue reading