It’s not about you…it’s about the value

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Financial advisers often struggle to create a value proposition that accurately expresses how they work differently, or what makes them special compared to others. It isn’t that they don’t have

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Retirement adequacy falls as Australians remain cautious

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The retirement adequacy of working Australians was at its lowest level since the GFC, falling almost 2 percentage points to 69.4% while projected retirement savings fell 7% to $492,000, according

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AFA announces finalists in AFA Adviser of the Year Awards

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has named the finalists of the association’s prestigious 2012 AFA Adviser of the Year Award (the Award).  And, in a year that sees the

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Insurance Schmexperts

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Just as it seemed the life of a financial adviser would return to mind-numbing dullness after the FoFA brouhaha, the Experts Schmexperts have re-appeared with more great ideas.  What a

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Budget on track despite record monthly shortfall

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The federal budget was in deficit by $43.7 billion in 2011/12 or 3.0 per cent of GDP. At the time of the May 2012 budget the government projected a deficit

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Premium Wealth Management secures new advice firm

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Platinum Wealth Management has become the latest financial advice practice to join Premium Wealth Management 23 practice-strong dealer network.  Platinum’s group of companies has been in operation for almost 12

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AMP Future2 Wheel Classic – mission accomplished!

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The final leg of the AMP Future2 Wheel Classic, a nine day 1200km cycle ride from Sydney to Melbourne was completed on the steps of State Parliament House in Melbourne

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The US election and the markets

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The US election is becoming one of the next key considerations for equity investors. Ironically, the state of the American economy and stock market could influence the election outcome. In

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What does Female Excellence look like in 2012? Like this…#2

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Excellence in advice is more than just providing quality advice, it’s about going over and beyond your call of duty to provide the support and living tools people need –

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Oliver’s Insights – 3 steps forward, 2 steps back – but Euro-zone risks are receding

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The risk of a break up in the Euro-zone peaked in May, and has been declining since as European leaders have opted for “more Europe” and the ECB has committed

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