Boards in the driver seat on risk management and shareholder returns, new results show

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The stark difference in profitability between companies with advanced risk management practices and those with less mature systems should sound a loud warning to boards and senior executives, according to... Read more continue reading

Roundtable part 3: Innovation

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On the eve of the Finalist showcase, AdviserVoice gathered together all of the finalists for the AFA Adviser of the Year and Practice of the Year Awards along with awards... Read more continue reading

Should you ban the staff Christmas Party?

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This time of year most companies are busy organising their Christmas party. You have delegated the organisation of the party to a few team members. They are feverishly ensuring the... Read more continue reading

Why a well managed recruitment process attracts top talent

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We have all heard from disgruntled friends, or have experienced first-hand as candidates, a badly managed recruitment process. It is not uncommon to hear that “I was interviewed so many... Read more continue reading

More paperwork for advisers

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Financial advisers will need to keep additional records proving they’ve complied with the Best Interests Duty when they give personal advice to retail clients after 23 March 2015. The Fold... Read more continue reading

Competitions cause conflicts of interest for brokers

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Competitions where insurers or underwriters reward broking staff with a ‘prize’ for meeting certain volume goals for quotes for business placed are rife with conflicts, whether the broker wins a... Read more continue reading

TAL wins government agency citation for gender equity

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Australia’s largest life insurer TAL has been awarded an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Citation by the Commonwealth Workplace Gender Equality Agency. The citation is awarded to organisations that... Read more continue reading

How to make an accountant at ease in dealing with you

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In this first instalment of a special three part series, guest contributor Scott Charlton provides some insights about how to make an accountant much more at ease in dealing with... Read more continue reading

Accountants: Take care preparing AFS Applications

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Preparing to apply for a limited licence from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) should be taking accountants as long if not longer than the licence application process itself,... Read more continue reading

Business strategy execution has always been important…now it’s urgent

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One of the frequent comments received by Converge Consulting Co Founders and Principals Ty Wiggins and Wayne Condon from managing directors and company owners is concerning the increasing speed with... Read more continue reading