World Financial Planning Day a chance to celebrate the good in advice and bust some long-standing myths, says FAAA

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World Financial Planning Day is an opportunity to celebrate the good that financial advice provides for all Australians, says the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), as it releases new research... Read more continue reading

Taxing unrealised capital gains is flawed policy

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The Federal Government’s decision to push ahead with its plans to tax unrealised capital gains in its proposed new tax on earnings on superannuation balances exceeding $3 million is bitterly... Read more continue reading

Australian life insurers champion strong consumer protections as CALI begins governing industry Life Code

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Australian consumers will continue to benefit from high standards and strong consumer protections as the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) takes over governance of the Life Insurance Code of... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF appoints Industry Leaders Tim Tez and Sarah Phillips to board

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 The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is delighted to announce that Tim Tez, CEO of Australasia Resolution Life and Sarah Phillips, General Manager, Corporate Affairs... Read more continue reading

FAAA Congress agenda fostering collaboration and growth as a profession

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The inaugural Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress will give financial advisers the opportunity to gain valuable insights into the many changes currently taking place in the financial planning profession.... Read more continue reading

The time is right for self-regulation

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The Advisers Association (TAA) says the Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG) is proof that financial advice associations can work together to advance the profession, and therefore the time for self-regulation... Read more continue reading

Customer-owned banks as a group are the most trusted banks in Australia

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Roy Morgan’s Customer Owned Banking Association – Trust and Distrust Scores Report showed customer-owned banks collectively lead the table when it comes to consumer trust in banking, recording a higher Net Trust... Read more continue reading

Australian actuaries recognised for their contributions to climate policy and solutions

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The Actuaries Institute has named Rade Musulin and Sharanjit Paddam as recipients of the 2023 Actuary of the Year Award for their work in developing solutions for climate change and... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF Making a Difference Winner announced for life insurance and underwriting  

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce the winners of the ANZIIF Making a Difference Awards in the Life and Underwriting categories.... Read more continue reading

New responsible investment report reveals, financial markets in Australia are embracing ESG and responsible investment, yet rapidly increasing standards risk some being left behind

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New research released by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has revealed that ESG considerations are now deeply embedded across investment markets in Australia. RIAA’s 22nd annual Responsible Investment Benchmark... Read more continue reading