AstuteWheel expands Fintech with Regtech

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Client engagement solution, AstuteWheel, is celebrating its seventh birthday with the launch of third generation software that includes a regtech solution for financial planners. AstuteWheel Managing Director, Hans Egger, says... Read more continue reading

The silent disruption of the accounting industry

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Amidst the protest of taxi drivers against ride-sharing, the headlines of more manufacturing companies closing and uproar over telecommunications jobs moving overseas, the mature accounting industry is quietly undergoing a... Read more continue reading

Zurich LiveWell program empowers and rewards customers

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Zurich has unveiled a new wellness program – LiveWell – designed to empower and reward life insurance customers who take steps to improve and maintain their physical and mental wellness.... Read more continue reading

3 reasons why you aren’t receiving more client referrals

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We all know that the ideal client is likely to be introduced to your business through someone else whether that is a family member, friend, co-worker or a trusted professional... Read more continue reading

Labor needs to rethink LRBA ban

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The Labor Party has been urged to rethink its policy of banning Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs) in the wake of its electoral defeat on 18 May. Jonathan Street, CEO... Read more continue reading

The ‘safe harbour’ law is failing to protect Evans Dixon investors. What does this conflict mean for others?

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A feature in the recent AFR highlights the failure of the Hayne Royal Commission to address the loopholes in the ‘Safe Harbour’ law. Criticism of Evans Dixon’s heavy promotion of its own URF (US... Read more continue reading

Kaplan Professional receives FASEA approval for Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning

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Leading education provider Kaplan Professional has announced they have received approval from the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) for the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning and bridging courses... Read more continue reading

Where to now for financial services post Federal election and Hayne Royal Commission?

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Now that we have a new Morrison Federal Government and the implementation of the Hayne Royal Commission (RC) recommendations will be high on the political agenda, what does it mean... Read more continue reading

Financial planner mental health distress – the unintended consequence and the dark side of industry reform

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Mental health distress brought about by industry reform fatigue, constant legislative / regulatory changes and reputational damage of financial services is the unintended consequence that is contributing to many advice... Read more continue reading

TAL supports advisers with ethics training course

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TAL, a leading Australian life insurance specialist, is running a training course to help financial advisers understand and apply the Financial Planners and Advisers Code of Ethics, which all financial advisers must... Read more continue reading