Affinia awards winners announced

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National dealer group Affinia Financial Advisers recently presented its 2015 Adviser Awards. Affinia General Manager Craig Parker said the awards were a reflection of the talent within the Affinia network... Read more continue reading

Australia completes 24th consecutive year of growth

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National accounts Slower growth: The Australian economy grew by 0.2 per cent in the June quarter after a 0.9 per cent increase in the March quarter. Forecasts had centred on... Read more continue reading

Zurich provides advisers with robo-advice edge

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has given financial advisers a new way to enhance their client engagement experience with the launch of its new Wealth Index tool. The tool, which... Read more continue reading

Nikko AM Australia continues positive momentum with appointment of new institutional business head

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Nikko Asset Management Australia continues the momentum of its business with the appointment of Eddy Schipper as head of institutional business.  The newly created role will report to Managing Director,... Read more continue reading

FPA calls for balance between funding and affordable advice

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced it will respond to the Government’s consultation paper on the proposed industry funding model for ASIC, cautioning that any changes to... Read more continue reading

JBWere confirms new senior appointment

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 JBWere has announced Shamal Dass as the new JBWere Head of Philanthropic Services. Mr Dass joined JBWere in November 2012 and will lead a team dedicated to providing specialist advice... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association takes issue with CEDA on housing, contributions

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The SMSF Association says CEDA’s contribution to the retirement income system debate “misses the mark” in two important respects – recommending first home buyers have access to their super and... Read more continue reading

Zurich appoints Head of Operational Excellence

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Margaret (Mags) De Almeida to the newly created role of Head of Operational Excellence within its Life... Read more continue reading

Securitor confirms new managing director

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Securitor has confirmed Mr Mark Fisher as its new managing director, a role he has been acting in for the past seven months. Approaching its 30-year anniversary, Securitor represents a... Read more continue reading

Market volatility to be the new normal says Instreet

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Fears about a slowing Chinese economy, sparking an aggressive sell-off in equities across the globe on “Black Monday”, was an over-reaction by investors and a misreading of the Chinese economy,... Read more continue reading