Imagine if we really were 100% honest with clients

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We are expected to be 100% honest with clients, and total honesty with clients is a wonderful concept but 100% honesty in all things with our clients would kill the... Read more continue reading

Taking a holistic health view to help reinforce value for clients

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As people continue to aim for holistic wellbeing, recognising the interdependence between financial, mental, and physical health will help to enable advisers offer more comprehensive and tailored guidance. Integrating preventative... Read more continue reading

Majority of homeowners face ‘debt cliff’ heading into retirement

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New research by AMP shows that older Australians are expecting to head into retirement with higher levels of debt, presenting a growing challenge to them achieving financial confidence in later... Read more continue reading

Aged Care Steps announces finalists for 2023 Aged Care Adviser of the Year Awards

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Industry leader Aged Care Steps has announced the Finalists for this year’s ACS Aged Care Adviser of the Year Awards. The awards aim to recognise and champion the significant work... Read more continue reading

Digital advice technology is key to providing quality and affordable financial advice at scale

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Global Wealth & Advice Tech company GBST welcomes the Government’s commitment to making financial advice more accessible and affordable for millions of Australians, as part of the ‘Delivering Better Financial... Read more continue reading

The most significant retirement risk of them all

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  It’s estimated that 670,000 Australians intend to retire between now and 2028[1]. As this cohort approaches retirement, they’re in the ‘retirement risk zone’ where volatile markets can make or... Read more continue reading

A practical guide to aligning financial goals with personal values

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Introduction One of the most enduring narratives within financial advice is the question of value – what is the real value of financial advice? Various individuals and groups have attempted... Read more continue reading

The ethical consequences of inappropriate advice

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has opened a consultation into how it determines compensation for complaints involving financial advisers. A week or two before that announcement was made, AFCA’s... Read more continue reading

Financial Advice Regulatory Digest – through a consumer protection lens

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Introduction Along with disclosure, financial literacy, and financial advice, financial services regulation is one of the four accepted pillars of financial consumer protection[1]. Staying abreast – and ideally ahead –... Read more continue reading

New study reveals what matters more for the population in the fight for equal opportunities

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Inequalities have been a major issue for years, but the COVID pandemic has pushed this topic to the forefront. Starting last, the OECD is featuring a series of briefs highlighting... Read more continue reading