The 10 things that successful advisers just do better

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The most successful advisers just do better at some things than the average advisers…they are not necessarily better advisers. They just do some things better, and that makes them more... Read more continue reading

Thought leadership not just about leaders

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Introducing a Thought Leadership Forum to its financial advisers in Sydney this month, Intelligent Planning managing director, Phil Osborne said that while the profession needs thought leading ideas, they should... Read more continue reading

Ethics and criminality

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Ethical considerations lie at the heart of financial advice, shaping the relationship between advisers and their clients and underpinning the trust upon which this relationship is built. Despite this, a... Read more continue reading

Zero interest rates are inevitable as household savings fall, debt builds

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Households are facing significant pressure on their balance sheets, however this is not a function of ‘the cost-of-living pressures’ or interest rates. The squeeze on households is coming from deliberate government... Read more continue reading

The stages of retirement- the adviser’s role

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Retirement marks a significant transition in one’s life, representing the culmination of years of hard work and financial planning. In this article from Allianz Retire+, the important role advisers play... Read more continue reading

intelliflo launches SMSF modelling to streamline sophisticated advice, improve reporting

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intelliflo, the global cloud-based technology solution for financial advisers, has launched comprehensive cashflow modelling for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) within its intelliflo office financial advice software. This update includes detailed cashflow inputs, projections,... Read more continue reading

Scam alert – the role for advisers in our biggest consumer protection challenge

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Introduction Financial scams are arguably the biggest consumer protection challenge facing the financial sector in 2024. With data suggesting scams are costing Australian consumers more than $3 billion each year[1]... Read more continue reading

5 things you need to do before buying a practice

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For many advisers buying another practice or book of clients will be a serious growth strategy to be considered.  It is a primary strategy for attaining scale and a viable... Read more continue reading

AI’s transformative role in credit decisioning and digital lending: Driving financial inclusion in APAC  

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In the dynamic landscape of finance, where digital transformation is rapidly reshaping traditional practices, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal force driving innovation, efficiency, and inclusivity. Nowhere is this... Read more continue reading

You fix financial worries…so why not market that?

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It seems pretty much everyone has financial worries. “Investors spend 475 hours a year worrying about money” apparently. Well I bet the people who don’t have enough to be considered... Read more continue reading