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Peer-to-peer investment start-up SelfWealth is preparing to launch two products at the end of this month aimed at addressing “the frustrations” that consumers face in fin...

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As the life insurance code of practice is in the works, ASIC’s deputy commissioner believes it should not repeat what the law already requires....

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Wealth managers should add insurance to their suite of offerings to target the high net wealth investor market, which otherwise remains largely untapped....

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Rules surrounding the Age Pension means test are preventing elderly Australians from accessing equity from their homes, despite many living in “inappropriate housing”, ac...

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Key consumer groups have been given a chair at the table of the FSC’s Life Insurance Code of Practice processes....

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The award winners for the Financial Services Council’s fourth annual Life Insurance Awards have been announced....

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A strong Australian dollar, equity market gains, and falling petrol prices have helped consumer confidence rise 1.4 per cent this week....

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ClearView has challenged the standing of the FSC to develop a Life Code or APL Standard....

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The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has argued the legislation underpinning the LIF is 'relatively feeble' and wants tougher action to eliminate commissio...

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Former Wizard Home Loans founder, Paul Ryan, has launched a fintech start-up for financial advice....

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Advice and stockbroking firm, Bell Potter Securities, plans to take advantage of Morningstar’s real-time data feed to provide new opportunities for clients. ...

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BT Financial Group has told advisers there can be merit in advising clients out of group and into individual retail life utilising partial rollovers....

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