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Funds management

International equities heavy weight Platinum has once again proved popular with financial planners, but new research has revealed there is a rising star in the asset clas...

Financial planning

The so-called ‘superannuation funds bank’, Members Equity, has issued a statement warning consumers against being sold into reverse mortgages by financial planners....

Financial planning

In a first for the finance industry, The Risk Store has launched what it calls a ‘webinar’ series covering life risk insurance....

Financial planning

A ‘quicklink’ function from the Macquarie Wrap adviser homepage and downloadable multiple dealer reports are among a number of new features the group has added to its pla...

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Financial planning

IWL Limited has reached a significant milestone, announcing this week that its Portfolio Solutions division branded as Echelon Portfolio has surpassed $5 billion in funds...

Financial planning

Macquarie Bank has launched a new initiative encouraging Australian investors to use debt as an effective way to accelerate wealth creation....

Financial planning

Perennial Investment Partners has moved to extend its reach into the financial planning community and has appointed the former head of distribution at Credit Suisse Asset...

Funds management

Australia’s ageing population is fuelling an upswing in the popularity of listed property funds, with 81 per cent of advisers having placed investments in the asset class...

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Financial planning

A new report has been released that is designed to help advisers and investors compare the issues and risks of different income-orientated products....

Financial planning

MLC has moved to address the succession planning issue for its advisers by putting together a Succession and Acquisitions Services team dedicated to guiding planners thro...

Financial planning

The 2006 Financial Planners Report, compiled by AC Nielsen, has revealed the majority of advisers believe their dealer groups are providing them with good support and ser...

Financial planning

A national survey of over 500 financial advisers conducted at a recent life risk roadshow by Zurich Financial Services Australia has found the reason behind the underinsu...

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