Less heat in FOFA, employee numbers static, focus on training – results of the SLICE survey

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FOFA The inaugural SLICE financial planning survey has revealed that only 9% of respondents thought that the introduction of FOFA has negatively impacted on their business growth in terms of... Read more continue reading

7 blue chip networking tips

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The very word networking can evoke a variety of emotions in people. For some, images of thrusting extroverts handing out business cards at breakneck speed will spring to mind. Others... Read more continue reading

Optimistic financial planners anticipate further growth: Macquarie Practice Consulting

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The Macquarie Practice Consulting 2013 Financial Planning Best Practice Benchmarking Survey has revealed further optimism within the financial planning community, with respondents anticipating an increase in profit in 2014. Eight... Read more continue reading

Helping more people enjoy financial freedom

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What many clients want from their relationship with a financial planner is financial freedom, according to 2012 AFA Female Excellence in Award winner, Christine Hornery, director of FMS Group, but... Read more continue reading

CUA chooses Good Technology to secure company-owned and BYO mobile devices

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Australia’s largest customer-owned financial institution rolls out secure containerization solution with Good for Enterprise Good Technology™, the leader in secure mobility, today announced that CUA®, Australia’s largest customer-owned financial institution,... Read more continue reading

Private high school fees are set to rise at least 6 per cent next year

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Private high school fees are set to rise at least 6 per cent next month, prompting parents and grandparents to invest in a unique Australian innovation which is tax-paid and... Read more continue reading

New study highlights significant gap between perception and practice of ethical behaviour in financial services

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Addressing culture must be a top priority for creating a resilient and trustworthy financial services industry A study released yesterday by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by CFA Institute... Read more continue reading

Laughing all the way to the bank

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Survey finds that regular savers are healthier and happier While money itself may not be enough to buy happiness, regular saving habits can literally see people laugh all the way to the... Read more continue reading

AFEX revamps online global payment solution for simplicity and automation

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Enhancements to drive further growth for AFEX in Australia AFEX, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing non-bank providers of foreign payment solutions, has launched an enhanced version of... Read more continue reading

Tips to turn your Fee Disclosure Statement into a must have marketing tool

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Research recently released by Wealth Insights showed that Fee Disclosure Statements are causing advisers more angst than any other aspect of FOFA. Around half of advisers surveyed for the 2013... Read more continue reading