Zurich adviser ‘think tank’ says financial coaching is the way of the future

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Financial advisers have an opportunity to elevate their services into that of ‘financial coach,’ making themselves as relevant to their clients as other lifestyle professionals, according to a new whitepaper... Read more continue reading

ATO options on event-based reporting welcomed

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The Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) decision to offer a quarterly option as part of a position paper on event-based reporting for the transfer balance cap (TBC) from 1 July 2018... Read more continue reading

ASIC announces regtech showcase event

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ASIC has announced that it will hold a showcase event on regulatory technology (regtech) on 18 September 2017 in Sydney. With regtech at the top of the minds of both regulators and... Read more continue reading

Folkestone expands distribution team

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Folkestone Funds Management, part of the ASX listed Folkestone group (ASX: FLK) announced the appointment of Monica Hood as Business Development Manager. Monica joins Folkestone’s distribution team with specific emphasis... Read more continue reading

Templeton Global Growth Fund Ltd announces improved shareholder returns and continuing portfolio outperformance

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Templeton Global Growth Fund Ltd (“Company”; ASX Code TGG), an Australian listed investment company (LIC), yesterday announced its FY17 results, noting improved shareholder returns including continuing strong performance of its... Read more continue reading

AWS founder welcomes Sam Koranias as new planner to the practice as growth plans gain momentum

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Australian Wealth Solutions (AWS) founder and principal Sam Zervides has announced Sam Koranias has been appointed an authorised representative of the Melbourne headquartered financial services practice as the growth plans... Read more continue reading

MBS Insurance realises business goal by promoting two new partners from within the practice

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MBS Insurance partners Kris Mason and Drew Burden have announced that financial advisers Chris MacKenzie and Brent McCullough have been promoted to partners of the Sydney headquartered specialist risk advice... Read more continue reading

New research links living your dream life with financial planning

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People happiest with their lot in life are most likely to have a financial plan, according to new research released by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) yesterday into... Read more continue reading

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank named top non-major business bank

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Australia’s fifth largest full service retail bank, has been named Australia’s best non-major business bank for 2017. Bendigo Bank received the award at the RFI Group’s... Read more continue reading

Charter Hall Direct new PFA Fund targets 7.25% per annum income

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One of Australia’s largest unlisted managers of investment-grade office buildings, Charter Hall Direct Property, today announced the launch of a new unlisted office property fund for retail investors, self managed... Read more continue reading