Proud to be an Adviser – Part four – Adam McCarthy

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While it may sound clichéd, one of the most rewarding aspects of my job as a financial adviser is getting to hear and see, first-hand, the positive difference financial advice... Read more continue reading

Statement from Brett Clark, TAL Group CEO and Managing Director

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“Community access to high quality financial advice plays an important role in supporting well-informed customers and the financial wellbeing of many Australian families.  “The sustainability of a financial advice channel... Read more continue reading

FASEA releases program and provider accreditation policy

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FASEA has released its final FPS002 Program & Provider Accreditation Policy. The policy was informed through stakeholder consultation and two pilot accreditations conducted at Higher Education Providers (HEPs). The policy... Read more continue reading

Don’t lose tomorrow’s leaders, lock them in

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As the level of M&A activity increases in the financial services industry post Royal Commission, it’s time to put in place incentives so you don’t lose key employees. Many business... Read more continue reading

Good? Fast? or Cheap? What sort of advice is it going to be?

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A few years ago a university in New Zealand conducted a study to find out where consumers were turning to for financial advice. At the time they found that the... Read more continue reading

Proud to be an Adviser – Part three – Eugene Ardino

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Like everyone in the financial planning industry, I watched the Royal Commission with a mixture of dismay and incredulity. I am immensely proud of the industry and what it is... Read more continue reading

Ethics and financial practice

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The recent Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (Royal Commission) highlighted numerous situations in which best practice – and arguably, an ethical approach to... Read more continue reading

Coping with change in the wake of the Banking Royal Commission

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The Banking Royal Commission has brought down a set of recommendations, most of which look likely to be adopted by the Government, regardless of who wins the next federal election.... Read more continue reading

More referrals are created by repetition

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Referrals remain the most powerful marketing for professionals despite the plethora of advertising and marketing tactics we have available today.  The “transfer of trust” which is created by positive endorsement... Read more continue reading

Growing advice business amidst industry disruption

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Advisers and licensees distracted by developments in financial services may be overlooking an existing advice opportunity which is available to access a growing revenue stream. “The findings of the Royal... Read more continue reading