Platform outlook strong

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Challenger platforms will continue to benefit from industry concerns around integrated wealth management, according to Powerwrap Limited CEO Will Davidson. Mr Davidson told the Powerwrap annual general meeting in Melbourne... Read more continue reading

Insurer grows team, as MetLife Protect gains momentum

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MetLife Australia has announced four new appointments to the retail sales team, as the recently launched MetLife Protect retail product gains momentum in the adviser market. MetLife has made key... Read more continue reading

JCB appoints ex Hong Kong Monetary Authority portfolio manager as its Deputy CIO

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Jamieson Coote Bonds (JCB), specialist high grade bond manager, has hired ex Hong Kong Monetary Authority portfolio manager, Duangjai (Kate) Samranvedhya as its new Deputy Chief Investment Officer. Kate will... Read more continue reading

Strong start for new Future2 Foundation Chair

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The Future2 Foundation welcomes its new Chair, Ms Petra Churcher, AFP® to lead the philanthropic arm of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) into the next chapter of its... Read more continue reading

AMP and Griffith University unite to offer advisers FASEA pathways

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AMP and Griffith University have expanded their joint education offering to help financial advisers meet the FASEA education standards, including a bachelors’ degree, postgraduate courses for existing AMP advisers and... Read more continue reading

Labor’s policies mean investors must change their income assets

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Income investors have been cautioned to prepare for potential sweeping changes to franking credits, negative gearing and capital gains discounts, all of which will reduce their ability to find reliable... Read more continue reading

DomaCom Senior Equity Release clears final regulatory hurdle after 6 years  

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DomaCom is pleased to announce that ASIC has issued a relief instrument that will allow the company to deliver an equity release product for the ageing retiree cohort who are... Read more continue reading

Global dividends surge, set third-quarter record – Australian dividend payouts lag global peers

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Q3 delivered another excellent quarter for global dividends as the continuing strength of the world economy boosted corporate profitability around the world, according to the latest Global Dividend Index from... Read more continue reading

Financial planners benefit from DomaCom and Mentor collaboration and focus on the future 

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Recently Mentor Education Group (Mentor) celebrated a significant collaborative milestone with DomaCom Australia Ltd (DomaCom) with the accreditation of the 500th financial adviser under the online study program developed specifically for... Read more continue reading

HUB24 appoints new NSW/ACT State Manager and National Manager for Strategic Sales

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Leading financial services provider HUB24 Group (ASX: HUB) yesterday announced the appointment of Marc Hraiki as their new State Manager for New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory... Read more continue reading