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Synchron expects growth in its adviser numbers

From Synchron Group

Despite the challenges presented by the introduction of the Life Insurance Framework (LIF), Synchron is expecting an increase in its adviser numbers by the end of the year. “We believe

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10 Aug 2015

Clawbacks not the only cure

From Synchron Group

Clawback provisions outlined in the Life Insurance Framework announced last week are too tough on advisers, says Synchron Director, Don Trapnell and while they will remove the perception of churn,

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02 Jul 2015

Synchron leads the way forward after Trowbridge

From Synchron Group

Pre-empting the push from Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenburg for the industry to fix itself, Synchron has taken practical steps to resolve the adviser remuneration issue by designing an innovative product

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05 May 2015

Work harder to attract young advisers

From Synchron Group

With a large number of advisers leaving the industry and fewer choosing to specialize in risk, Synchron Director, Don Trapnell, says the industry needs to make the profession more appealing

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03 Mar 2015

Separate Risk Specialist from Financial Planner

From Synchron Group

The disciplines of financial planning and risk advice should be separated, as no one person can excel at both, according to Synchron Director, Don Trapnell. “I know outstanding financial planners

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30 Jan 2015

Synchron responds to LIAWG interim report

From Synchron Group

Synchron Director, Don Trapnell says the findings of the interim report for the Life Insurance and Advice Working Group (LIAWG) established by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and the

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19 Dec 2014

Grandfathering deal removes legislative handcuffs from advisers

From Synchron Group

Synchron Director, Don Trapnell is calling the deal struck by the Government and Opposition last week, which will deliver relief on the Grandfathering provisions of the Future of Financial Advice

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01 Dec 2014

Disallowance of FoFa amendments handcuffs advisers

From Synchron Group

Hotel California-type legislation around Grandfathering, reinstated by the disallowance of the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) Amendments this week, means advisers are now shackled to their existing licensees, according to

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25 Nov 2014

Synchron: Advisers must embrace technology

From Synchron Group

In order to deliver advice that meets the needs of increasingly demanding clients and which meets more stringent compliance obligations, advisers must embrace technology, according to Synchron Director, Don Trapnell.

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07 Jul 2014

Synchron: Simply the best

From Synchron Group

Leading non-institutional licensee, Synchron, has attributed its outstanding growth, from 28 authorised representatives, turning over $2.5 million in business in 2002 to over 300 authorised representatives, turning over $40 million

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20 May 2014

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