Ethical obligations in a financial advice practice

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On 1 January 2020, FASEA’s code of ethics became enforceable by law, requiring advisers to comply with its 12 detailed standards. Each standard is explored in detail in FASEA’s guidance.... Read more continue reading

2020 an opportune time to refine super system

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Despite maintaining one of the most efficient and progressive retirement savings systems in the world, Australia should heed some lessons from overseas in 2020 if it’s to remain as pre-eminent... Read more continue reading

Australian couples need to work together on their finances to reduce stress, reveals MyState Bank research

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Money is driving conflict, secrets and stress among Australian couples, according to new research from MyState Bank, which is urging all Australian couples to devote more time to working together... Read more continue reading

If you’re not doing digital marketing, what are you doing?

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It’s fair to say, marketing doesn’t work the way it used to. New technology and lower-cost digital marketing channels like Social Media give businesses of all shapes and sizes easier... Read more continue reading

This is what clients value about a financial advice business

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Do you truly know what your clients value about your business? If you’ve never asked them, how can you possibly know the truth? Through the work that I do, I... Read more continue reading

Client complaints: fight it, or just fix It?

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Client complaints are a fact of life.  It is virtually impossible to run a service business where everyone is happy 100% of the time, as human beings are involved and... Read more continue reading

How understanding preventative health can help you provide better financial advice

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At present, Australians are spending well over $180 billion annually on healthcare and only 1.34% of that amount – or just over $2 billion annually – is spent on reducing... Read more continue reading

Australians not feeling supported by the retirement funding system

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Household Capital, an independent, specialist retirement funding provider has completed its submission to the Retirement Income Review in response to the government’s consultation paper released in November 2019. The purpose... Read more continue reading

Women’s Index brushes off sluggish progress in 2019 to finish decade on a high

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The new decade has started on a high note for many Australian women after the economic progress measurement, the Financy Women’s Index, posted its best performance of 2019 in the... Read more continue reading

Investor sentiment remains grounded amidst rising markets: Investor Product Needs Report

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its latest Investor Product Needs Report, an in-depth study of Australians’ investing behaviour and their use of various investment products. The study, now... Read more continue reading