IOOF appoints new Head of Adviser Standards, Client Care and Retention

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IOOF continues to evolve and grow, driven by strong organic growth and recent acquisitions. To further enhance its commitment to outstanding client service and quality advice, it has appointed Mark

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Bills containing housing affordability measures passed by the Federal Senate

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The Bills containing two measures relating to housing affordability as announced in the 2017-18 Federal Budget have passed the Senate. The Bills are contained in Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on

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The new world of ATO reporting

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As the commencement date for the super reforms passes, the focus will inevitably turn to the processes that will implement these reforms – particularly the processes at the ATO end.

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Is the bancassurance model dead?

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Having invested billions of dollars to purchase and build insurance and wealth management divisions in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the major banks now seem to be reversing course.

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Practical, peer-based learning favoured by self-licensed advisers

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According to a survey of self-licensed businesses in the IOOF Alliances network, advisers are looking for practical tools and expertise to gain efficiencies in advice delivery, compliance and client engagement.

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Downsizing eligibility: Former homes now eligible under proposed bill

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The Downsizer Contributions measure, currently before the Federal Senate, will allow individuals 65 years or over to use the proceeds in relation to a sale of their main residence to

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IOOF to acquire ANZ’s OnePath Pensions and Investments business and Aligned Dealer Groups

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IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX: IFL; OTC: IOOFY) yesterday announced that it has entered into an agreement with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (“ANZ”) to acquire ANZ’s OnePath Pensions

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IOOF completes acquisition of National Australia Trustees Limited

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IOOF Holdings Limited (IOOF), one of the largest financial services groups in Australia, has announced the completion of the acquisition of National Australia Trustees Limited (NATL) by IOOF’s trustee business,

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The time is right to invest in emerging markets

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Investing in emerging markets is not for the faint hearted. When people get nervous about equities, they tend to sell out of emerging markets and vice versa.  Unexpected political problems,

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The science of successful goal setting

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Setting goals is important to achieving our dreams – they motivate strategy development, provide direction for our efforts and offer a clear picture of what success looks like.  Reaching our

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