AFA provides testimony at Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) National President, Michael Nowak, Vice President, Sam Perera and Acting CEO, Phil Anderson appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics (the Committee) earlier... Read more continue reading

Managed accounts pass Best Interest test, delivering efficiencies to advice firms during disruptive times

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its annual Managed Accounts Report, and in-depth study of financial planners’ use of managed accounts in Australia. The twelfth annual edition of the... Read more continue reading

Natixis IM appoints Joseph Pinto and Christophe Lanne

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Natixis Investment Managers has announced two appointments, effective immediately. Joseph Pinto is appointed Head of Distribution for Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Asia Pacific for Natixis Investment Managers, overseeing... Read more continue reading

AMP University Challenge continues in 2021

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AMP has announced the commencement of the AMP University Challenge for second semester students.  The 2021 AMP University Challenge is a national competition where university and TAFE students can try... Read more continue reading

Channel Capital expands team with the appointment of Queensland based Distribution Director

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Channel Capital has appointed distribution director Sam Mirls to its Brisbane office as its investment manager stable and product suite grows within the advice, wholesale and family office sector. Sam... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association urges rethink on NALE

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The SMSF Association is urging the Federal Government and the Federal Treasury to review the non-arm’s length expenditure (NALE) rules following an ATO ruling handed down yesterday. Peter Burgess, Association... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance partners with Beyond Pain to help get customers back to work

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MLC Life Insurance is partnering with pain management specialist Beyond Pain to help customers suffering from chronic pain, chronic fatigue and mental illness return to work after making a life insurance... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases guidance and customer information requirements to implement the new add-on insurance deferred sales model

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ASIC has released a new regulatory guide and final customer information requirements as part of its work to implement the new deferred sales model for add-on insurance (RG 275). The... Read more continue reading

New appointments to boost AMP Capital’s Community Infrastructure Fund

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AMP Capital has announced three new appointments to the Community Infrastructure Fund (CommIF) with Odette Linnett as Investment Director, Carolyn van Leuven as Senior Advisor and Mathew Pirotta as Associate.... Read more continue reading

Coronavirus continues to cause havoc globally and in Australia – but here are five reasons for optimism

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Key points The news on coronavirus has been bleak again lately – with rising cases globally & the ongoing NSW lockdown. However, there are five reasons for optimism: lockdowns still... Read more continue reading