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Financial planning
Yesterday's interest rate cut will provide the first litmus test of the Government's ban on mortgage exit fees, according to Firstfolio....
Financial planning
New research reveals degree to which Australian businesses have been spooked by overseas events....
Life/Risk
MLC has come out with a new insurance product, aptly named MLC Insurance, which marked the culmination of the company's integration with Aviva....
People & Products
Suncorp Life has appointed Sean Carroll as its new executive general manager for life risk in Australia - he will move from the same position he held in New Zealand....
Financial planning
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has moved to increase its hold in the mortgage market, with a guarantee to beat any advertised interest rate from its three major...
Life/Risk
MLC is aiming to reduce insurance turnaround times by up to 70 per cent through a new offer with upgraded service, product and technology benefits....
Policy & Regulation
Asteron has announced a range of product enhancements as part of a stated plan to help its advisers navigate through upcoming Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms. ...
Financial planning
Some segments of the industry say the Financial Services Council’s (FSC) stance to proactively reduce the practice of insurance policy churning by advisers will not...
Financial planning
Accountants and auditing professionals will need to broaden their skills to secure a job, according to the latest Clarius Skills Index from Lloyd Morgan Accounting Talent...
Financial planning
Advisers are increasingly ready to rebalance client portfolios away from cash to reinvest in growth assets, according to a survey from Zurich's investment business in Aus...
Financial planning
QBE has announced a restructure of its Australian and Asia Pacific operations, which will see existing chief executive of the division, Vince McLenaghan, depart the compa...
People & Products
Yellow Brick Road has appointed a new chief executive, while at the same time formalising its strategic alliance with Nine Entertainment Group....
Life/Risk
Asteron has partnered with Colonial First State's FirstChoice platform to help advisers continue to offer clients life insurance cover through their superannuation - even...
People & Products
MLC & NAB Wealth has announced its retirement solutions team will focus on expanding its superannuation offerings, with the appointment of three new senior managers....
Financial planning
Amid continuing speculation that more AXA practices are departing for MLC, it is understood that most of them have decided to stay, signing a so-called 'welcome package'....
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The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
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It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...