Advisers offered five golden tips for a successful presentation

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President and Founder of US Based i-Impact Group Mr. Claudio O. Pannunzio said financial advisers are turning to his communications consultancy in growing numbers seeking assistance and support to prepare... Read more continue reading

Macquarie Life scoops three client service awards at AFA / Plan for Life – Life Company of the Year 2013

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Macquarie Life has been recognised for its outstanding service to advisers and their clients at the AFA / Plan for Life – Life Company of the Year 2013 Awards, scooping... Read more continue reading

How is your team’s productivity?

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Do you know the natural pace of everyone in your team?  If you don’t, chances are your team is capable of giving you more output than it currently is. In... Read more continue reading

New SLICE survey: people management strategies in financial advice practices

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The second SLICE financial planning survey examines a range of critical issues confronting financial planning practices, topics that challenge practices’ efficiency, profitability and viability. The SLICE 2 survey provides financial... Read more continue reading

General Advice – Are you tempted?

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The removal of the ban on conflicted remuneration for general advice in the proposed changes to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) legislation may provide new opportunities for financial advice... Read more continue reading

Synchron and Lander & Rogers rally to protect the livelihood of financial advisers

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Leading licensee, Synchron and respected law firm, Lander & Rogers are rallying to protect the interests of Australian financial advisers by seeking amendments to the Corporations Law Act (the Act)... Read more continue reading

FTA benefits go far beyond exports for Australian SMEs seeking succession or exit opportunities

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The benefits of Australia’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Malaysia, New Zealand, USA, Singapore, Thailand, Chile and Korea (announced in December 2013 but not concluded) go far beyond the removal... Read more continue reading

Is your output as high as it could be?

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It seems that so many people claim to be focused on their output, but in reality more people seem to be interested in the input.  Many people feel the need... Read more continue reading

Privacy law deadline looms

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Advisers have until 12 March 2014 to ensure their privacy compliance measures meet new privacy principles. “The new Australian Privacy Principles require personal information to be handled in an open... Read more continue reading

Clarity and alignment is the challenge for CEOs & their organisations

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The inability to communicate an organisation’s strategy and vision for the future continues to challenge many Australian CEOs and is driving home the reality for shareholders and owners that in... Read more continue reading