ROAR Software acquires Archer to expand into financial modelling

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ROAR Software has expanded its digital solution footprint, acquiring Archer to provide financial advisers with a client engaging lifestyle goals and milestone planning application. Archer optimises the goals-based advice process,... Read more continue reading

When disclosure harms, rather than protects, consumers – an adviser guide to DDO compliance

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(Updated 16 September, 2021) Whilst the Hayne Royal Commission undoubtedly put a wrecking ball through most rooms in the financial services house, it is worth remembering that some walls were... Read more continue reading

The overlooked art of good governance

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Does your Outsourced CIO fit within your governance structure and offer the governance you need? It is a vitally important, yet often overlooked element in the development and maintenance of... Read more continue reading

Advice practice sustainability – a risk management perspective

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Financial advice in Australia is facing a sustainability challenge. Caught between the pincers of rising costs – including a 160% increase in the ASIC levy over 3 years[1] – and... Read more continue reading

Ethics and your elderly clients

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The COVID-19 pandemic not only caused older Australians to worry about their health and finances, it reportedly increased the incidence of elder abuse. This includes an increase in reported financial... Read more continue reading

ROAR Software and Fin365 partner on integrated solution

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ROAR Software has partnered with Fin365 to offer financial advisers greater choice and flexibility of software solutions, while simultaneously improving business efficiency. Through its Advice Marketplace, ROAR Software delivers a... Read more continue reading

Protect your loved ones from elder abuse

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Elder abuse is a horrifying prospect we’ve come to better understand thanks to relentless work by recent media investigations and royal commissions. No one likes to think they (or someone... Read more continue reading

MetLife wins record five ALUCA awards

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MetLife Australia has won a record five ALUCA (Australasian Life Underwriting and Claims Association) Life Insurance Excellence Awards 2021, which recognises excellence in life insurance claims and underwriting. MetLife, the first organisation... Read more continue reading

Global Spend on Financial Crime Compliance at Financial Institutions Reaches $213.9 Billion USD

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LexisNexis® Risk Solutions has released its annual True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Global Report. The results derived from the comprehensive survey of 1,015 financial crime compliance decision makers at... Read more continue reading

Consumer confidence fades in response to Melbourne lockdown

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The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment fell 5.2% to 107.2 in June from 113.1 in May. The Index has now fallen by 9.7% over the last two months. According... Read more continue reading