Managing the risks of virtual client meetings – a consumer protection perspective

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Necessity – as the saying goes – is the mother of invention, and one of the many legacies of COVID will be the extent to which it massively accelerated the... Read more continue reading

Consumer protection essentials – improving the financial resilience of advice clients

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Just over a decade ago, Australian Treasury researchers proposed a framework for financial consumer protection that comprised 4 pillars: financial advice, financial literacy, disclosure, and product regulation[1]. Whilst this framework... Read more continue reading

Four signs that a client will benefit from setting up a family foundation

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Financial security is the first goal, but then what? For some, there can be a lingering and overarching need to give back. Setting up a family foundation is a great... Read more continue reading

Experts predict the biggest fintech trends for 2023 

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The financial technology sector is rapidly evolving with traditional methods of banking now being replaced with digital solutions, in a bid to make things faster, easier, and more streamlined for... Read more continue reading

Worry on the rise for two-thirds of Australian homeowners as rates increase

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Close to two-thirds (64 per cent) of Australian homeowners are worried about meeting their mortgage payments as interest rates continue to rise, according to new research released by AMP Bank.... Read more continue reading

Charities are just like stocks: some are blue chip others are penny stocks. Which one is right for your client?

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Introduction There is a huge diversity in charities. To assist your clients in fulfilling their desires to “give back”, think of the charity sector as you would the stock market.... Read more continue reading

Financial stress rises sharply for Australian workers, costing the economy $67 billion in lost productivity annually

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AMP’s 2022 Financial Wellness research shows the number of workers severely stressed about their finances is at record highs, having more than doubled since 2020. In total, financial stress is costing... Read more continue reading

“How do I give away $1 million?” – 6 tips to help your client do good, better

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During the 2019-2020 Australian bushfires, it seemed that every second celebrity gave away millions of their personal wealth to support the cause. Chris Hemsworth and family donated $1 million, P!nk... Read more continue reading

When and how do you incorporate charitable giving into your client’s financial plan

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Introduction There is clear evidence to show that high net wealth clients are increasingly interested in giving. Charitable giving is dominated by wealthy Australians, with over 40% of donations[1] in... Read more continue reading

Storytelling is critical to the future of financial advice

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Listed financial services company, ClearView has released a booklet of customer reviews to highlight the benefits of life insurance advice and urge the industry to share their success stories, amidst... Read more continue reading