Wellbeing is central to workplace benefits in 2017: MetLife

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Workplace wellbeing looks set to remain a key ingredient of employee benefits packages in 2017 and beyond. In its latest research, MetLife Australia found employers are recognising that the right... Read more continue reading

Adapting to the New World of Financial Advice

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Lonsec has introduced a new capability in its leading iRate platform that enables users to assess and target exposure to specific investment objectives. Integrating with iRate’s portfolio construction tool, this... Read more continue reading

It’s April. How are those New Year resolutions looking?

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Remember New Year’s Eve? Almost four months ago many people shared their New Year resolutions with friends and family. Comparison website finder.com.au found that on average 58% of Australians broke... Read more continue reading

How to reach the “common client”

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I reckon our household is pretty common really. We are probably what could be called a pretty “common client”. It’s a pretty common target market for most professional services, and... Read more continue reading

It’s time to auction your loan: Australian entrepreneur and philanthropist Barry Lambert warns hard times ahead for borrowers

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With Australian banks beginning the cycle of raising interest rates, the writing is on the wall for Australian borrowers. For most Australians, the family home is the greatest asset, with... Read more continue reading

Flexera Software and FS-ISAC jointly deliver software vulnerability intelligence to financial, legal services, utilities and oil & gas industries

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Flexera Software, the leading provider of Software Vulnerability Management solutions for application producers and enterprises, has announced a renewed agreement with the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC)... Read more continue reading

Which tech? How to navigate the advice software maze

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Having accepted the need for – and benefits of – embracing technology, the big question many advice firms are now asking is: which tech? Because it’s not all created equal.... Read more continue reading

Sentry Advice 2016 Excellence Awards winners

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Leading financial services advice licensee Sentry has announced the winners of its 2016 Excellence Awards. Each calendar year Sentry recognises outstanding performance within its Australia-wide network of member practices and... Read more continue reading

Game-changing fin-tech Investfit uses predictive analytics to power financial advice and turbocharge retirement savings

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A new online application for financial planners and advisors has been launched into the Australian market, which can provide clients with a material uplift in retirement savings – potentially in... Read more continue reading

Investment app Acorns can assist financial advisers grow business

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Investment start-up app Acorns is poised to tap a fresh growth market as financial advisers realise its potential as a sound business strategy that can contribute to the longevity of... Read more continue reading