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Deloitte Access Economics identifies seven megatrends that will drive the financial advice industry to $8.2 billion

Key points Australia’s advice industry is expected to grow by $2bn in revenue and 486,000 customers in the next five years. If all Australians could access better advice, the pool... Read more continue reading

26 Jul 2024

How to take the “R” out of FREE advice

From Tony Vidler - Adviser to the Advisers

Traditionally the financial services sector has been almost entirely remunerated via commission, and many advisers are still grappling with the basic question of how to make the transition – even... Read more continue reading

06 Jun 2024

5 things you need to do before buying a practice

From Tony Vidler - Adviser to the Advisers

For many advisers buying another practice or book of clients will be a serious growth strategy to be considered. It is a primary strategy for attaining scale and a viable... Read more continue reading

15 Apr 2024

7 key reasons why you should be marketing your advice (and getting an expert to help)

From OYM – Outsource Your Marketing

Whether you’re long-established or just at the starting line, investing in Marketing is probably one of the most invaluable and worthy decisions that you can make. It offers businesses many... Read more continue reading

26 Mar 2024

CFS 10X presents key profit drivers for advice practices

From CFS - Colonial First State

New research from Elixir Consulting presented exclusively to the CFS 10X community has explored a number of measurable ways advisers can increase their profitability. Elixir Consulting founder Sue Viskovic and her colleague... Read more continue reading

14 Mar 2024

Intelligent Planning welcomes NSW practice

From Intelligent Planning

Boutique financial services group, Intelligent Planning, has welcomed risk-focussed financial advice practice, Keyman Financial Services (Keyman), to the fold. Based in Windsor, NSW and established in 2009, Keyman Financial Services... Read more continue reading

14 Mar 2024

The six necessities of modern marketing for financial advisers

From Tony Vidler - Adviser to the Advisers

I have no doubt that many financial advisers are struggling to understand what happened to their previously successful marketing methods. Marketing for financial advisers was for years – decades perhaps... Read more continue reading

29 Jan 2024

Word of Mouth marketing is still where it is at!

From Tony Vidler - Adviser to the Advisers

Word of mouth marketing is more important than ever despite the value of digital and social media. Digital and social are immensely valuable in creating an audience and engaging with... Read more continue reading

18 Apr 2023

Easy business in the low-hanging fruit

From Tony Vidler - Adviser to the Advisers

Everyone wants easy business yet we so often make it harder than it has to be. Get the low-hanging fruit first. Twice as easy to get, and just as sweet.... Read more continue reading

10 Oct 2022

Why advisers need to invest in their businesses. Now.

From Tony Vidler - Adviser to the Advisers

Financial advisers really need to invest more into their practices. Now. More money, more thinking, more strategy…. more leverage. Even those who have been investing probably need to invest more.... Read more continue reading

26 Sep 2022

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CPD: Deceased estates and tax
Everyone knows the famous Benjamin Franklin quote about death and taxes, but not everyone is aware that tax obligations continue after death. This article, proudly sponsored by Allianz Retire+, examines [...]
CPD: The growing trend of private companies
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CPD: Client first – ethics and best interests
When providing financial advice, acting in a client’s best interests isn’t just a regulatory requirement, it is the cornerstone of a trusting and successful advisory relationship. This article, proudly sponsored [...]
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ASIC is fundamentally a consumer protection agency. The various functions it performs, including market oversight, surveillance, enforcement and education, ultimately all roll up to one core purpose – ensuring good [...]
CPD: A spotlight on fixed income investments
Although we pronounced that ‘bonds are back’ six months ago the journey for fixed income in 2024 has not been a linear one. Sticky inflation and varied labour force numbers [...]