Ben Budge named AFA’s 10th Rising Star Award Winner

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and ANZ Wealth have announced Ben Budge of My Wealth Solutions as the 2014 AFA Rising Star of the Year, at the AFA National... Read more continue reading

Peter O’Callaghan wins 2014 AFA Excellence in Education Award

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Asteron Life have announced Peter O’Callaghan of MSI Taylor Wealth Management as the winner of the 2014 AFA Excellence in Education Award (the Award).... Read more continue reading

Fitzpatricks makes new hire to support growth trajectory in client focused, professional advice services

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Fitzpatricks Financial Group yesterday announced the appointment of senior financial services executive Mr. Anthony Vaiente in the role of Head of Business Growth. Mr. Vaiente’s appointment complements a vision to recruit... Read more continue reading

AFA announces new board

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) announced its new Board of Directors (the Board) at the AFA National Adviser Conference in Cairns yesterday, with former AFA Treasurer, Deborah Kent, appointed... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 10 October, 2014

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The correction in shares continued over the last week. While dovish minutes from the Fed’s last meeting provided mid-week support it... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management adds senior management roles in global investment team

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Three seasoned investment professionals are taking on expanded roles to bolster the global management capability of Nikko Asset Management’s investment team, the company announced last week. Roger Bridges, based in... Read more continue reading

Record number of students rise to AMP University Challenge

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A team from Griffith University in Queensland has won the AMP University Challenge in a year that saw a record number of entrants. The AMP University Challenge is a national... Read more continue reading

Higher standards needed for life insurance industry

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An ASIC review of life insurance advice has found that the industry needs to improve the quality of advice and ensure that the interests of consumers are given priority. ASIC’s... Read more continue reading

FPA responds to ASIC report into life insurance advisers

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) yesterday responded to the report from the Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) into the life insurance advice industry. The report refers to... Read more continue reading

Industry joins forces to address insurance issues

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Industry associations representing advice and life insurance will form a working group to address the issues raised by the ASIC report into life insurance released yesterday. The Association of Financial... Read more continue reading