Not To Do In 2011

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Notwithstanding the rollercoaster ride which has been financial services for the past few years (forever it seems at times!), there’s no doubt in our mind that another challenging year awaits... Read more continue reading members only

Good health essential for comfortable retirement

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Financial planners should encourage clients to undertake preventative health programs as part of their holistic approach to advice, suggests medical expert Dr John Cummins of Executive Medicine. Sydney based Executive... Read more continue reading

Ethics and Financial Advice: The Final Frontier

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I attach a report entitled “Ethics and Financial Advice: The Final Frontier” recently released by me to key stakeholders in the Financial Services Sector. The report outlines the results of... Read more continue reading

Let them know it’s Christmas

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Last week I suggested that calling clients makes good business sense. This week I’m happy to say that some financial planners are going above and beyond by sending Christmas cards... Read more continue reading

Call me

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Blondie came to town last week and I was fortunate to catch the grande dame of rock and was swept up with the rest of the crowd for her Call... Read more continue reading

CMC Markets launches first integrated pattern recognition tool for Australian traders

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Allows traders to scan variety of markets and simplifies execution Educates traders on pattern recognition CMC Markets has launched a new pattern recognition tool to help traders sort data, identify... Read more continue reading

Advantages and disadvantages of an AFS License

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It is interesting to see recent commentary claiming that more and more advisers are making application for their own Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). While it’s been a long time... Read more continue reading

New research comparing capital requirements of banks and insurers in Australia

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New research into regulatory standards for banks and insurers has found that improved transparency would bring benefits and that some differences exist in the treatment of products that are economically... Read more continue reading

ESG Research Australia unveils 2011 best practice equity research awards as 50th member signs up

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ESG Research Australia (ESG RA) today opened nominations for its second annual research awards, to be held in March 2011. The awards reward excellence in research by Australia’s broking community... Read more continue reading

How to obtain the Holy Grail of Practice Ownership

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Practice ownership is the ultimate goal of most professional financial planners.  Being in control of one’s own destiny is the major reason many people seek a career in financial planning... Read more continue reading