Maybe the client IS the problem

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What you think is the problem is not always actually the problem.  Sometimes the person is the problem. Sometimes, maybe, the client is the problem rather than you. Before talking... Read more continue reading

New research reveals most Australians are uncertain about their financial options for retirement

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New research from leading Australian life insurer, TAL, and Investment Trends shows nearly two in three Australian non-retirees[1] are unsure about their financial options in retirement and feel they need more information to make choices... Read more continue reading

The value of advice – harness your expertise

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The value of advice cannot always be readily quantified. It’s so much more than simply making money for clients, although that is a key factor. Being able to articulate value... Read more continue reading

Adviser poll highlights investor resilience amid geo-political challenges: Advisers highlight the importance of increased support to help educate investors

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Viridian Advisory, an Australian advisory firm, conducted a poll of its adviser network which covered 41 financial advice practices and the views of over 100 financial advisers. The survey conducted... Read more continue reading

Responsible investing advice key to intergenerational wealth transfer

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Financial advisers who actively encourage clients’ children to be involved in the wealth-transfer process had higher retention rates and reported increases in client satisfaction, according to a new whitepaper published... Read more continue reading

Westpac joins Australian banks to combat scams

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Westpac has joined forces with Australian banks to implement an industry-first Scam-Safe Accord which will provide better protection for customers in the fight against scams. An initiative led through the... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF Reveals Winners of 11th New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is delighted to announce the winners of the 11th New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards. The industry’s ‘night of nights’,... Read more continue reading

Data silos a productivity killer for investment institutions

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For asset owners and asset managers alike, data silos are a silent productivity killer.  The antidote is democratising data. By democratising access to data, institutional investors empower their employees and... Read more continue reading

Economic equality improves the most in two years  amid correction from Coronavirus pandemic

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The Financy Women’s Index (FWX) rose to 78.1 points in the September quarter, reflecting further, albeit small, advancement towards economic equality in Australia. The result is the best gain in... Read more continue reading

Building your reputation: Talk about the elephants in the room

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When accountants struggle to be highly trusted then financial advisers are going to have a real battle doing so. If the accountants only get rated as “Highly trusted”  in professional... Read more continue reading