AFA’s search for a star reaches final

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Richard Klipin, CEO of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) says the future of financial advice is in good shape, judging by the standard of the finalists in this year’s

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Outgoing AFA National President calls on Minister Shorten to put consumers first

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National President of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Dr Jim Taggart, OAM has called on Minister Bill Shorten to become a true advocate of the financial services industry so

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US FPA says financial planning’s future remains uncertain

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Nearly 2500 people from the financial planning community from around the world descended on Denver for the US FPA conference. It covered almost 5 days of education, networking, recognition and

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Russell’s super administration model focused on members

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Russell introducing intra-fund advice to support its member engagement strategy More than 70 staff accepted roles to join Russell’s administration business Global financial services firm Russell Investments announced it is

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Maximising the value of your business

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As we are regularly reminded by the media, we are entering a period of unparalleled intergenerational wealth transfer as the baby-boomer generation reaches retirement age. It’s also a period where

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Magnitude tackles the future at fifth annual conference

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Magnitude will hold their fifth annual conference this week with the dealer group tackling the future under the conference theme, “Swing of the Pendulum,” against the backdrop of Byron Bay.

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MLC appoints Stuart Keighran to new role

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  MLC has further expanded its investment management team with the appointment of Stuart Keighran to a newly created role of Portfolio Manager, Property and Unlisted Assets. Stuart takes responsibility

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MLC boosts technical team with key appointments

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MLC today announced key appointments to its technical team along with an expansion of support services for financial advisers. Gemma Dale has been appointed to the role of Head of

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PIMCO Australia strengthens its retail team

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Leading bond fund manager PIMCO Australia has today announced the appointment of Michael Dale as Investment Specialist, servicing the retail market, including financial planners, as it looks to expand its

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Matthew Englund appointed head of dealer groups

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Mark Spiers, BT Financial Group’s General Manager of Advice, today announced the appointment of Matthew Englund to Head of Dealer Groups, which incorporates Securitor and Magnitude, following the resignation of

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