Protecting your most valuable assets

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The clients of a financial advisory practice are arguably its most valuable asset; a failure to protect client data may not only have legal ramifications, it’s also a question of... Read more continue reading

Deakin researchers use AI to speed up IOOF customer processes

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Deakin researchers have partnered with financial services provider IOOF to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to the company’s in-house client administrative system – making processing times up to 400 times faster.... Read more continue reading

The chance to resign – a poison chalice in dismissal claims

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An employee who is offered the chance to resign by their employer should think long and hard as it may prevent any claim against the employer thereafter no matter how... Read more continue reading

Advisers: what do they say when a client asks for Bitcoin in their portfolio?

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Australia’s newest crypto exchange and broker wants to help advisers manage the ‘Bitcoin question’. Mine Digital CEO, Grant Colthup, believes more advised clients will seek to broaden their portfolios to... Read more continue reading

ASIC research confirms the need for change, says Australian robo advisor

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Leading Australian online investment provider, Six Park, says ASIC’s latest report (Financial Advice: What Consumers Really Think) confirms the need for industry change and showcases the great opportunities that lay... Read more continue reading

Nine in 10 Aussie Dads just want priceless time with family this Father’s Day – not useless gifts

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Gift givers should ditch cliché gifts like socks, wine and clothes this Father’s Day, with new research by MyState Bank revealing nine in 10 Aussie Dad’s put a family experience... Read more continue reading

Zenith announces 2019 Fund Award Finalists

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Zenith Investment Partners is proud to announce the finalists for the 2019 Zenith Fund Awards. The Awards, now in their 8th year, recognise the top talent in the funds management industry across... Read more continue reading

OpenMarkets clients first to access NSX via mobile trading app

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OpenMarkets Australia, a digital investing platform with more than 30,000 accounts, is the first to offer clients the ability to invest into companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSX)... Read more continue reading

Pensioners set to get a pay rise

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AMP research has found part-pensioners could receive a lump sum payment of up to $178 for singles and $234 for couples when the federal government’s deeming rate changes come into effect next... Read more continue reading

MetLife Australia awarded Life Insurance Company of the Year in Australian Insurance Industry Awards

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MetLife has been named Life Insurance Company of the Year at the ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards. MetLife CEO Richard Nunn said: “We’re delighted to have won the Life Insurance... Read more continue reading