WealthO2 creates national BDM role to meet adviser demand

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WealthO2 has appointed Phil Anderson to the newly created role of national business development manager to meet growing demand for a low cost, unconflicted, adviser platform alternative. Anderson joins the Sydney-based

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AFA Submission to Treasury

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Submissions were due to Treasury on Friday in response to the draft legislation on ending grandfathered conflicted remuneration for financial advisers. We appreciate that opinions are divided on this measure,

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Royal Commission failed to understand value of advice

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has prepared a further paper in response to the Banking Royal Commission Final Report, calling out its failure to acknowledge the value of financial advice. In the paper,

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AFA appoints General Manager Policy and Professionalism

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The Association of Financial Advice Australian (AFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Anderson to the position of General Manager, Policy and Professionalism. No stranger to the Association or

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AFA appoints General Manager Policy and Professionalism

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The Association of Financial Advice Australian (AFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Anderson to the position of General Manager, Policy and Professionalism. No stranger to the Association or

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Zurich appoints new life insurance claims head

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Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited (Zurich) has announced the appointment of Mr. Sheriff Hamza as Head of Life Insurance Claims. In this key role, he is responsible for the overall strategic

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Phil Anderson to depart AFA

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The Association of Financial Advisers’ Chief Operating Officer Phil Anderson has accepted a role with Netwealth as the new head of governance and advice from October 2015. AFA CEO Brad

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AFA Responds to FSI Report

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has welcomed the release of the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) report (the Report) following a 12-month review into the Australian financial system. AFA Chief

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Zurich appoints new Chief Operating Officer

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Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited (Zurich) has announced a senior appointment within its Life and Investments business, with Mr. Phil Anderson joining the executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer.

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AFA welcomes registration requirements under TASA

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the release of the Government’s Exposure Draft on registration requirements under the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA). AFA COO, Phil Anderson said with

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