Zurich Investments launches Global Thematic Focus Fund

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Zurich Investments has announced the launch of its Global Thematic Focus Fund, a high conviction, long-term strategy offering Australian advisers and their client’s access to a select number of investment... Read more continue reading

Modern Monetary Theory – can it help with economic problems or is it just another Magic Money Tree?

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Key points Modern Monetary Theory reminds us that monetary financing of government spending need not be inflationary if there is spare capacity in the economy. But it suffers from a... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia CEO Damien Mu joins ANZIIF Board

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance is proud to announce the appointment of Damien Mu to the ANZIIF Board. Damien is the Chief Executive Officer for... Read more continue reading

FASEA releases October exam results

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FASEA has released exam results from the eighth Financial Advisers Exam held in October 2020. Result highlights include: over 10,460 advisers have passed the adviser exams held to date overall,... Read more continue reading

Survey sheds new insights on why individuals set up SMSFs

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An SMSF Association survey of nearly 800 SMSF trustees finds individuals are motivated by far more than costs or investment returns when deciding to establish a self-managed super fund. SMSF... Read more continue reading

Insurance PDS Obligations – ticking the box and thinking outside it

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Product Disclosure Statements (PDSs) are subject to a range of regulatory obligations but they can also support commercial objectives (for example, a business that prides itself on speaking in plain... Read more continue reading

Count Financial appoints Queensland-based Practice Development and Growth Manager

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Count Financial Limited (Count) has announced the appointment of Stephen Carton as their new Queensland-based Practice Development & Growth Manager. The announcement continues the CountPlus-owned licensee’s strategic focus on attracting... Read more continue reading

Bold plan to reshape Australia’s financial system

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Australia’s financial services sector has come together in an unprecedented coalition to promote a transformation of the country’s financial system to prioritise prosperity for all, meet 21st century sustainability challenges,... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance launches Mindset4Life program for customers on claim

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MLC Life Insurance is launching a new mental health support program for customers diagnosed with depression and anxiety to help them improve their health ‘mindset’ and participate in ‘good’ work.... Read more continue reading

TAL launches Australian Skin Safety Report to uncover changing attitudes and intentions towards skin safety

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To further the conversation on preventative health, leading Australian life insurer, TAL, has launched the TAL SpotChecker Australian Skin Safety Report, which explores Australians’ attitudes and actions around skin safety... Read more continue reading