Are you really ‘surplus’ing or actually saving?

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According to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Australian households are currently savings 5.5% of their income. Is this really ‘savings’? Or is it actually a ‘surplus’. There is a... Read more continue reading

Zurich and OnePath Life launch industry-wide mental health support for financial advisers

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Timed in recognition of R U OK? Day, Zurich Life & Investments and OnePath Life have launched a Holistic Adviser Wellbeing Toolkit, an industry-first that provides mental health and wellbeing... Read more continue reading

How to balance client time with practice development

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A genuine challenge for advice firms right now is balancing client time as well as do all the work necessary to lift standards and improve business systems.  There are after... Read more continue reading

From ‘atoms’ to ‘bits’: COVID-19 as an accelerant for the digitisation of the economy

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The last six months have been profoundly transformational, with the COVID-19 shock acting as an accelerant for the digitisation of the economy. This radical transition is especially advantageous for asset-light... Read more continue reading

TAL reports strong member engagement with its COVID-19 support services

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Leading Australian life insurer, TAL, has reported strong uptake of its COVID-19 wellbeing and career support services with its superannuation fund partners, with seven partners focused on engaging members around... Read more continue reading

Human touch in a new digital world – the future of financial advice

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Fintech and Insuretech innovation hub, Axell, has released a comprehensive research report, Human touch in a new digital world: The future of financial advice, (the Report) which explores future opportunities... Read more continue reading

Are you a GOOD Adviser?

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Another week and another bad adviser horror story in the local press…yet, another week and thousands more consumers work with their good adviser privately and attract no headlines. They just... Read more continue reading

Australian investors adapt to challenging market conditions

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Over 9 million Australians hold investments outside their home and super, with 6.6 million directly holding exchange-listed investments, according to the ASX Australian Investor Study 2020 released yesterday. Dominic Stevens,... Read more continue reading

Financial planner numbers hold steady despite macro headwinds: 2020 Planner Business Model Report

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its 2020 Planner Business Model Report, an in-depth study of Australian financial planners and their business support needs. Key highlights: Financial planner numbers... Read more continue reading

Top tips for advisers to support themselves and their clients with mental health

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It is well known that mental health plays a crucial role in holistic health and wellbeing, and that making small improvements in day-to-day activities can help all of us thrive... Read more continue reading