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Countplus, a subsidiary of Count Financial, has made two further acquisitions of accounting and financial services firms - taking the total number of it acquisitions to 1...
Life/Risk
ING Australia has launched an upgraded life insurance offering, with more than 60 enhancements across its coverage options and underwriting process....
Life/Risk
ING-owned dealer group RI Advice Group has restricted the number of insurers on its Approved Product List to six preferred insurers....
People & Products
Zurich New Zealand has appointed Adrian Riminton as the new head of Zurich's New Zealand operations, commencing 19 July....
Life/Risk
AXA has announced an upgrade across all the life, trauma and TPD products sold between 1994 and 2005, ensuring that all clients have access to fully up-to-date definition...
Financial planning
Vanguard chairman and chief executive William McNabb has argued that simplicity, transparency and candour are the keys to regaining investors' trust....
Life/Risk
Col Fullagar takes a look at insurance clauses and explains why insurers need to offer greater clarity to customers....
Editorial
When it comes to income protection insurance, receiving the payment as a lump sum or as a monthly benefit can make a big difference to clients, writes Jeff Scott....
Editorial
Stephen Hart highlights the four most important things to think about ahead of a recession....
Financial planning
The merger between Professional Investment Holdings, parent company of PIS, and listed company Centrepoint Alliance has been confirmed....
Financial planning
Suncorp Life chief executive Geoff Summerhayes has outlined the company's plans to grow its business on the back of the increasing importance of IFAs....
Life/Risk
Insurance brokerage has been placed among Australia's top five growth industries for 2010-11. The nation's economic growth is predicted to reach 3.7 per cent in the next ...
Financial planning
ASIC is seeking public comment on relief proposals that will permit certain indirect self-acquisitions by investment funds....
People & Products
The chairman of AMP Life’s board audit committee, Ian Laughlin, will replace John Trowbridge on the board of APRA....
Financial planning
The UK regulatory system will be overhauled, and the Financial Services Authority - the UK's version of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission - will be abo...
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