The new ways of networking

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We all know the traditional ways of networking. Normally, we go to breakfast meetings or after-work events, we work the room, hand out a few business cards and hope we’re going... Read more continue reading

TAL focused on health for customers

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The role of health services and medicine is intrinsically embedded in the business of a life insurance company. TAL is committed to the long term health and wellbeing of its... Read more continue reading

Midwinter and Suitebox solve FoFA opt-in headache for advisers

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Financial planning software provider – Midwinter and SuiteBox – the mobile office solution for advisers have collaboratively delivered a seamless electronic solution to alleviate the FoFA Opt-In headache for financial... Read more continue reading

New industry standards body: Design it well to ensure adviser education and consumers come first

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“The Government’s proposed education and ethical standards body for financial advisers must be designed well to ensure adviser education and consumers come first”, says MD of Mentor Education, Dr Mark... Read more continue reading

Looking for franking credits? Check your underwear

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Since the budget last week there are changes on the horizon regardless of who wins the upcoming election. There is no denying that the attractiveness of SMSFs have somewhat diminished... Read more continue reading

Planners at risk in new financial environment if Fixed Income definition not clarified correctly

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Industry consultant John Wiseman warns financial planners are at risk in the current economic environment of interest rates falling to historical lows if they fail to correctly clarify the role... Read more continue reading

Accounting and financial services firms thriving in an evolving landscape

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Macquarie’s inaugural 2015/16 Accounting and Financial Services (AFS) Benchmarking Report has revealed that despite changing industry conditions, accounting and financial services firms are performing strongly, remain optimistic about the future and are clearly... Read more continue reading

Fintechs to take market share, talent away from incumbents

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Fintech companies are moving in on traditional financial services providers as their products and services gain popularity, grabbing market share and talent while forcing down costs. Traditional jobs may be... Read more continue reading

InvestmentLink developing real-time wealth management compliance product

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InvestmentLink, Australia’s largest independent financial data source, yesterday said it is developing a real-time compliance product that will give financial advisers and dealer groups immediate and ongoing compliance reporting. The product,... Read more continue reading

What’s the impact of an ageing population on government debt?

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We know declining birth rates and increasing life expectancies are resulting in seismic shifts in the demographics of the developed world. But how does this aging population impact global government... Read more continue reading