Milliman/ Lonsec launch a new goals-based planner tool

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Just what are your client’s pre and post-retirement goals? Do they want to be able to leave some money to beneficiaries? Go on a long holiday? How much money will... Read more continue reading

XY Adviser – disrupting the future of advice through collaboration

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XY Adviser, a community of Gen X and Y advisers, is disrupting the current discussion around the future of financial advice by providing a forum for innovation and thought leadership... Read more continue reading

Corporate purse strings held tight despite positive outlook

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Chief Financial Officers from some of Australia’s largest companies are heralding positive signs leading into next month’s Federal Budget, with reports of strong revenues, export expansion and the belief the... Read more continue reading

Video: The intergenerational advice challenge and solution – Part 4

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Part 4: The value proposition Zurich’s recent Intergenerational Advice Masterclasses not only brought to advisers deep research, practical solutions and a process to the challenge of becoming the “family adviser”,... Read more continue reading

Is there a tax effective option for saving for my child’s education?

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Identifying tax effective strategies and structures to fund a child’s education is a common question clients ask their adviser.  The attached flyer outlines the benefit of utilising the tax structure... Read more continue reading

Accounting businesses under pressure as Gen X and Y baulk at equity and succession offers

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The traditional accounting business model based on a partner infrastructure is under pressure as X and Y generation accountants baulk at taking up equity in these practices said Connect Financial... Read more continue reading

Be savvy about your taxes for peace of mind

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Be aware of the tax implications when you make investments to manage expenses and rest easy, says James Dunn, leading investment educator on Wealth Know How. “Any income you receive... Read more continue reading

Video: The intergenerational advice challenge and solution – Part 3

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Part 3: Aged care and the changing boomer equation Zurich’s recent Intergenerational Advice Masterclasses not only brought to advisers deep research, practical solutions and a process to the challenge of... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital demystifies goals-based investing through new adviser website

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AMP Capital has launched a website for financial advisers to help them have conversations with their clients about goals-based investment strategies. Goals-based investing is an approach whereby an adviser identifies... Read more continue reading

Video: The intergenerational advice challenge and solution – Part 2

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Part 2: Gen X and Y Zurich’s recent Intergenerational Advice Masterclasses not only brought to advisers deep research, practical solutions and a process to the challenge of becoming the “family... Read more continue reading