TAL delivers solid growth as life insurance claims payouts hit record high

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Australia’s leading life insurance specialist TAL yesterday announced it has ended the financial year (1 April 2014 – 31 March 2015) with solid growth while showing a substantial increase in life... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia launches enhanced Priority Protection insurance range

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New enhancements make it easier for business owners and TPD claimants to top up cover Leading life insurer AIA Australia today announced a number of enhancements to its top-selling Priority... Read more continue reading

Global equities: Finding value in a post-QE world

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Interview with Will Low, Head of Global Equity, Nikko Asset Management Q: Over the past few years, we’ve seen valuation convergence, falling stock correlations and lower risk premiums. Given this... Read more continue reading

Brokers: Beware the Binder

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A little known technicality in the Corporations Act may mean that some insurers and brokers may not realise they are operating a ‘binder’ when arranging group insurance, according to The... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State urges retirees to ‘Be Ready For Next’

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Colonial First State is urging retirees to re-imagine their retirement, with a focus on freedom, not fear, in this next phase of their lives. This is the core message of... Read more continue reading

Surge in direct investment activity

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Investors are increasingly “doing it for themselves” as the popularity of direct investing continues to increase through the growth of self-managed superannuation funds. The latest analysis by research house Lonsec... Read more continue reading

Is sustainable income or steady capital your goal in a low interest rate environment?

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Retirees concerned about the impact of another cut to the official cash rate need to clearly identify their investment goals to help clarify whether capital stability or income sustainability is... Read more continue reading

Gold glitters as rates fall

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The continuing fall in interest rates has become a driving force behind rising gold demand, says, Jordan Eliseo, ABC Bullion Chief Economist. “Gold is proving to be a durable investment... Read more continue reading

JBWere/Investment Trends SMA Report 2015 – SMA usage surges to highest level on record

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Australian financial advisers are using separately managed accounts (SMAs) at their highest ever recorded level, according to a new report released by private wealth firm JBWere and research firm Investment... Read more continue reading

AMP announces life insurance reforms

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AMP has announced reforms to payment structures which will reduce upfront commissions for AMP licensed advisers on all life insurance policies. The changes will take effect from 1 July 2015.... Read more continue reading