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

Portfolio allocations for clients in the ‘real world’

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In his first CPD article for 2014 Ray Griffin examines the need for advisers to stay abreast of economic and market conditions in order to more effectively set portfolio allocations... Read more continue reading

Five tips to help you choose a recruiter

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Recruiters can be a valuable partner in helping you bring the right people in to your business however there are a few things you should keep in mind when considering... Read more continue reading

Financial advisers recognised through the 2013 Hillross Awards Program

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Advisers from Sydney, Perth and Albury have scooped the pool in the annual 2013 Hillross Awards Program, taking out the Hillross Adviser of the Year, New Adviser of the Year... Read more continue reading

ASIC cracks down on websites and social media

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has recently cracked down on a number of financial services and credit businesses whose websites contain misleading content, according to The Fold Legal... Read more continue reading