FinaMetrica & AdviserLogic join forces to offer a simple best practice risk profiling solution

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FinaMetrica, the pre-eminent global provider of risk tolerance assessment tools, has announced an integration with AdviserLogic, Australia, provider of cloud based client relationship management (CRM) systems for financial advisors. The... Read more continue reading

Working together for stronger financial capability

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ASIC has released the National Financial Literacy Strategy Annual Highlights Report 2016‑17. The Report paints a national picture of financial literacy programs and initiatives delivered by a wide range of... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia launches Australia’s Healthiest Workplace 2018

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AIA Australia has announced the launch of the Australia’s Healthiest Workplace Survey 2018 by AIA Vitality. It is the first science-based workplace survey in Australia that examines employee lifestyle, clinical... Read more continue reading

AMP appoints new Director of AMP Bank

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AMP Bank has announced the appointment of Adrienne Smith to the newly-created role of Director of AMP Bank, Distribution, which includes responsibility for adviser and third-party broker channels. Mrs Smith... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors launches AIMS Fixed Income Fund in Australia

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, has extended the Aviva Investors Multi-Strategy (AIMS) range in Australia with the launch of the AIMS Fixed Income Fund1. The... Read more continue reading

ASIC consults on updated guidance for its oversight of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)

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ASIC has released a draft updated Regulatory Guide 139, Oversight of AFCA (updated RG139) for public consultation. The Bill to establish AFCA passed on 14 February 2018, and Minister for Financial Services,... Read more continue reading

Education and professional standards in the spotlight at 2018 FPA National Roadshow

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The 2018 Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) National Roadshow will provide members with the chance to learn more about the facts around the proposed Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics... Read more continue reading

AFA Inspire Celebrates International Women’s Day 

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The Association of Financial Advisers Inspire community (AFA Inspire) will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) in a series of #PressForChange events around the country. Celebrated globally on 8 March, IWD... Read more continue reading

Many advisers not ready for the downsizer contribution

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The downsizer contribution is set to allow those over age 65 to contribute the sale proceeds of their home to super. The start date of 1 July, 2018 is approaching... Read more continue reading

Preparing for a market shift as volatility returns

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Volatility finally roared back to abnormally tame markets, but most institutional investors were already bracing for impact; their efforts to diversify and build durable portfolios should now pay off, according... Read more continue reading