Increase in fund mergers requires increased focus on people 

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The pace of mergers in the superannuation sector is forecast to rise this year – and impact more people in our industry than ever before. Superannuation funds MTAA Super and... Read more continue reading

Are life insurance commissions fuelling Self-Interest or Best Interest?

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A recent report released by life insurance specialist Brett Wright, has shed some light on the life insurance commission debate, from an advice practitioner and consumer point of view. The... Read more continue reading

How advisers can build client trust through transparent communications

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Attracting and retaining clients begins with properly understanding their needs and expectations. As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have increased competitive pressure on financial advisers, transparency and honesty are... Read more continue reading

Supporting clients to stay healthy begins with financial advisers engaging with their own preventative health

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Preventative health is a catalyst for overall wellbeing. There’s no question that early diagnosis can be extremely beneficial to overall long-term health and can help reduce the need for expensive... Read more continue reading

SMSF members urged to seek good advice as COVID divorces spike

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The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on Australian couples. As well as marriage rates continuing their 20-year decline, divorce is reportedly on the rise. Google searches for the term... Read more continue reading

Merry Christmas and Happy New year from AdviserVoice

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Wishing you a safe and happy festive season. Thank you for being part of the AdviserVoice community in 2020. We look forward to bringing you the latest Australian Financial Services... Read more continue reading

2021 outlook for our people in wealth management

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As Australia’s wealth management industry moves into 2021, forecasts for the new year range from concern about markets, stretched equity valuations, consequences of the huge fiscal stimulus measures in the wake... Read more continue reading

Ethics and financial control

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Financial control, a form of financial or economic abuse, is unfortunately an increasingly common occurrence across a range of age and socio-economic groups. During financially and emotionally challenging times, such... Read more continue reading

The Pandemic accelerant – digital age business strategies

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The following article is an excerpt from a white paper written by two investment experts from Epoch Investment Partners: William W. Priest, CFA — Executive Chairman, Co-CIO and Portfolio Manager... Read more continue reading

Change is the new normal for financial advisers

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Financial Advice is not going through some changes; constant change is the new normal.  Whatever regulatory stuff you are going through now in your particular jurisdiction will not be an end to... Read more continue reading