AMP appointments to boost Group Risk

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AMP Financial Services has boosted its Group Risk team with three key appointments in Wealth Protection Products. Victoria Simpson has been appointed as Group Risk Product Strategy Manager, Jenny Vaitsas

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Let them know it’s Christmas

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Last week I suggested that calling clients makes good business sense. This week I’m happy to say that some financial planners are going above and beyond by sending Christmas cards

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AMP and AXA APH complete due diligence

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AMP Limited (AMP) and AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited (AXA APH) have satisfactorily completed reciprocal confirmatory due diligence. In addition to receiving shareholder and court approvals, the merger also remains

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Russell appoints new independent director for trustee outsourcing

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Upholding good governance crucial for superannuation funds Russell Investments has today announced the appointment of industry veteran Marian Carr as an independent director to its superannuation trustee board, further strengthening

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Advantages and disadvantages of an AFS License

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It is interesting to see recent commentary claiming that more and more advisers are making application for their own Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). While it’s been a long time

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How to obtain the Holy Grail of Practice Ownership

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Practice ownership is the ultimate goal of most professional financial planners.  Being in control of one’s own destiny is the major reason many people seek a career in financial planning

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Russell’s institutional business poised for growth

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New specialists to provide focused resources for industry and government super funds, and financial institutions (non-super clients) Russell Investments today announced a number of strategic appointments dedicated to supporting the

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Further appointments at Aviiid Third-age Living

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Retirement asset manager continues to grow its team Retirement asset management specialist, Aviiid Third-age Living, has moved another step closer to formalisation of its flagship fund, A-CARES No. 1, with

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WHK Horwath offices to be renamed Crowe Horwath in 2011

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International membership creates opportunities for clients and employees From 1 January 2011, the offices of accounting and wealth management firm WHK Horwath will be renamed Crowe Horwath to reflect its

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INGIM wholesale poised for next stage of growth

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Two BDM hires for Northern Region to complete team INGIM funds receive positive ratings from S&P and Lonsec ING Investment Management (INGIM) Australia has positioned its wholesale business for the

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