Zurich Investments Equity Income Fund upgraded to ‘Recommended’ rating from Lonsec

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The Zurich Investments Equity Income Fund has been upgraded to a ‘Recommended’ rating from Lonsec, reflecting increased conviction in the quality and experience of the co-Portfolio Managers. In its review,

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Are your clients prepared for the cost of survival?

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Australians have never had a healthier standard of living in its relatively short history. Medical advances and technology has come leaps and bounds in the past 20 years, and as

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Intergenerational Advice Part 1: the opportunity worth chasing

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Like most developed countries, Australia is facing the challenge of an ageing population. It is estimated that by 2020 there will be more 65 year olds than one year olds

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Household debt reaches the highest highs: are your clients covered?

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The decision by the Reserve Bank to leave the cash rate on hold for the eleventh month in a row has surprised few. Even more unsurprising may be the news

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Zurich Fund wins in AREIT category at the 2017 Professional Planner Zenith Fund Awards

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) is proud to announce the Zurich Investments Australian Property Securities Fund (“The Fund”) was awarded ‘Winner’ in the ‘AREIT’ category for 2017 at the Professional

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Intergenerational Advice Part 2: building your tribe

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In the first part in this Intergenerational Advice series, we looked at the threat of not having an intergenerational advice strategy – not just for advisers but also for clients,

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Zurich voted Australia’s best value life insurance

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has been awarded Canstar’s highest honour – the 5 star Outstanding Value award – in recognition of the quality and value offered across its retail

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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

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What does the future of Trauma insurance look like?

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“Change is the only constant”, or so the saying goes, and the life insurance industry is no exception. Just as the typical client of today is changing, becoming more “diverse,

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Rules of engagement – Learnings from Adviser and Practice of the Year

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How do you eat an elephant? We all know the saying, but you may be surprised to find out just how many advisers fail to apply this lesson to their

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