Adviser client relationships enhanced by mobile technology

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Financial advisers must look to adapt their mobile communication strategies in order to maintain the valued adviser-client relationship as consumer behaviour continues to evolve. This is the central finding of... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia commits ongoing funding to mental health initiative SuperFriend

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Leading life insurer AIA Australia yesterday announced a renewed partnership with Mental Health Foundation SuperFriend, committing five more years of funding to educate individuals, employers and workplaces about improving and maintaining... Read more continue reading

AllianceBernstein Managed Volatility Equities Fund added to Macquarie Wrap

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The AllianceBernstein Managed Volatility Equities Fund has been added to the Macquarie Wrap investment platform. Jen Driscoll, AB‘s Chief Executive Officer—Australia, said: “We’re delighted that AB’s Managed Volatility Equities Fund... Read more continue reading

PC report highlights SMSF trustees prudent with post-retirement savings

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The Productivity Commission’s report on superannuation policy for post-retirement importantly highlights that retirees are prudent, preferring to draw down their savings instead of relying on the age pension. The SMSF... Read more continue reading

Advisory firm launches new financial advice designation

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Specialist training and coaching provider, Strategic Consulting and Training (SCAT) has rebranded Certainty Advice Group and developed a new designation to help consumers identify professional advisers with the right skills... Read more continue reading

Lending eases from 7-year highs

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Lending finance; Credit & Debit cards; China trade Total new loans (personal, business, housing & lease) fell by 2.6 per cent in May after rising by 3.6 per cent lift... Read more continue reading

Empirics adds new funds to its growing client base

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Leading data specialist Empirics has announced a substantial growth in its business with the addition of four of Australia’s largest superannuation funds to its client base: AustralianSuper, Cbus, HESTA, and Hostplus.... Read more continue reading

Global events no cause for investor panic

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While it is a nervous time for investors at the moment, there is no need to start panicking just yet because the global events playing out are unlikely to be... Read more continue reading

Blue Sky Private Equity backs leading pharmacy services provider

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In its largest deal to date, Blue Sky Private Equity has acquired a majority share in HPS, for an undisclosed amount, to take a stake in the growing $2.3 billion... Read more continue reading

Zurich appoints new Investment Specialist

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Charles Stodart to the Strategic Accounts and Research team, in the role of Investment Specialist, where he... Read more continue reading