New training program to boost AMP’s life insurance capabilities

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AMP today unveiled a new training program to boost specialist expertise in life insurance across the company. AMP, in conjunction with the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and

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Engaging workers in a competitive super market remains key

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In order to meet the retirement needs of future generations, the superannuation industry needs an overhaul of at least the scale the Government is signalling via its current reform agenda,

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Personal Investment Policy Statements

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It is standard practice for professional fund managers to prepare an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) to guide investment decisions and to force them to be clear about exactly what the

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AMP welcomes Cooper Report

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AMP welcomed the Cooper Report released today by the Federal Government which aims to strengthen Australia’s superannuation savings system for the benefit of all Australians. AMP Chief Executive Officer Craig

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Asgard – making a difference for advisers at tax time

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 As financial advisers embark on a new financial year, Asgard has launched a new online process for managing clients’ personal tax deductions in super. This makes Asgard one of the

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DKN signs for another 5 years with BT Wrap

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BT Wrap is delighted to announce it has signed a further five year agreement with DKN Financial Group Limited (DKN), reflecting the continued strength of the long term partnership between

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MLC completes industry leading transition to fee for advice

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MLC today completed the transition of its advice businesses to fee for advice, a process it began in 2006 when MLC first challenged the industry to drop commissions, improve transparency

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BT life insurance bolsters technical capability

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 BT Life Insurance has bolstered its technical support capability with the appointment of Jason Menzies as Technical Manager, Life Insurance. In a newly created role, Jason will be responsible for

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Intestacy

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Each State has its own laws and arrangements that apply when someone dies without a will. The NSW law on intestacy changed on 1 March 2010, and so this is

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Web technology the answer to investor engagement – White Paper

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Overview This White Paper argues that the answers to the myriad ‘engagement and trust” issues currently perplexing the financial services industry lie in the adoption of smart, intuitive, interactive technology. 

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