Key findings: 2012 Investment Trends Planning Software Benchmark Report

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IRESS has developed XPLAN into a world class financial planning application that is now exported to several countries. Rated the leading Australian financial planning application in 2012, IRESS has extended... Read more continue reading

Free Webinar: What Does A Quality Advice Business Look Like in 2013?

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This question as well as others will be answered by a leading panel of industry thought leaders; Jim Stackpool, Rachel Staggs, Bob Neill and Colin Williams during a live webinar... Read more continue reading

Zurich Risk Adviser Sentiment Index shows adviser optimism

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The latest measurement of the Zurich Risk Adviser Sentiment Index has shown an overall uptick in sentiment amongst financial advisers active in the Australian life risk market.  The third round... Read more continue reading

2013 – with change comes opportunity

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2013 is expected to be an interesting year for the financial planning profession with anticipated changes to revenue models, licensing, advice processes and potentially business models. Among these changes there... Read more continue reading

Leisure spending is top financial priority for festive Aussies

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Australians are prioritising spending on holidays and leisure over other longer term financial goals according to a nationwide poll from TAL.  The research has found that the festive spirit of... Read more continue reading

Mastering the recruitment challenge #2

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In Part One (published 10 December 2012) I discussed some of the issues you should consider when planning a recruitment campaign. The first two steps covered conducting an analysis/ review... Read more continue reading

Asset based fees – can you charge them?

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Advisers may need to rethink how they charge for advice under the Conflicts Priority Rule in Regulatory Guide 175 (RG175) as asset-based fees have the potential to create just as... Read more continue reading

Investment trends – margin lending

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RBA figures show the total margin lending industry has shrunk from a high of $42bn five years ago to $12.7bn in September 2012. Against this backdrop the eighth annual Investment... Read more continue reading

Workin’ 9 to 5: what a way to be unhealthy this festive season?

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With the Christmas party season in full swing, Australian adults will no doubt be looking forward to indulging in a few well-earned festive treats. However, for those of us attempting... Read more continue reading

Harness the power of social media

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Financial and professional services as industries have been incredibly slow to adapt and evolve to using new methods of engaging with existing and prospective clients through Social and Digital Media. ... Read more continue reading