Hot business tip no. 4: Review your client onboarding process

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They say first impressions count, and there is no doubt that the first 90 days of new client relationship are the most crucial; it is during this period that the ‘die is... Read more continue reading

Hot business tip no. 3: Place a higher value on your time

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Placing a higher value on your time can be a game changer for many advisers, and often is the catalyst for significant changes in value proposition, business model, remuneration structure, resourcing and technology usage.... Read more continue reading

ASX to launch a new managed funds settlement service

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ASX has received regulatory clearance to launch its new managed funds settlement solution – mFund Settlement Service. It will be launched in the first half of this calendar year following the... Read more continue reading

Hot business tip no. 2: Survey your clients

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It may seem self evident that you care about what your clients think, and yet – according to Rod Bertino from Business Health – only 15% of practices formally seek feedback from their... Read more continue reading

Zurich launches iPad communications mix simulator

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Zurich yesterday announced the launch of a communications mix simulator, designed to enable financial advisers to assess the effectiveness of their client communication strategy. Designed in partnership with the Beddoes... Read more continue reading

Portfolio allocations for clients in the ‘real world’

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In his first CPD article for 2014 Ray Griffin examines the need for advisers to stay abreast of economic and market conditions in order to more effectively set portfolio allocations... Read more continue reading

Hot business tip no. 1: Look after yourself and your staff

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Looking after yourself and your team draws on several important considerations for financial advisers. There is the importance of your HR approach; there are matters around staff motivation and of course there are... Read more continue reading

Five tips to help you choose a recruiter

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Recruiters can be a valuable partner in helping you bring the right people in to your business however there are a few things you should keep in mind when considering... Read more continue reading

Saxo Capital Markets launches new portal combining social features with trading platform


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A new online social trading community for serious investors, TradingFloor.com, was revealed in beta yesterday by Saxo Bank in Copenhagen. Saxo Capital Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd is a wholly owned... Read more continue reading

Four ingredients for advisers search engine optimization (SEO) recipe

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President and Founder of US Based i-Impact Group Mr. Claudio O. Pannunzio said financial advisers still underestimate the power and importance of search engine optimization (SEO) as a process for... Read more continue reading