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Former motivational speaker Christopher Koch promoted a fictitious, international, high-yield investment - telling investors they would receive returns of up to 150 per c...
Financial planning
The New Zealand competition watchdog has delayed its decision on AMP's bid for AXA Asia Pacific for another two weeks....
Tools & guides
MLC's Jon de Fries explains why income protection insurance can be just as important for higher income earners and discusses some policy ownership issues....
Financial planning
The 'opt in' provisions for continuing advice and professional indemnity insurance were just two of the key issues tabled at the AFA Leadership Licensee Forum this week....
Life/Risk
The Australian Catholic Superannuation & Retirement Fund (ACSRF) has introduced changes to its insurance offering for members to provide greater benefits and flexibility ...
People & Products
AMP appoints Kevin Canning as regional leader/business development manager in Queensland and Reece Foster as business development manager....
Financial planning
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) are keen to have representation on the Future of Financial Advice expert advisory pan...
Financial planning
Professional Investment Holdings (PIH), the parent company of one of the country's largest non-institutionally owned dealer groups, has confirmed it has partnered with Cr...
Financial planning
The Federal Government’s decision to reduce concessional super contributions has prompted many Australians to cancel their life insurance cover through super, according t...
Financial planning
NAB buys further into US market via acquisition....
Editorial
The Henry Review, the Government's overview of Australia's tax system, has failed to suggest action on the life insurance/risk needs of consumers....
Financial planning
MMC Contrarian has received regulatory approval of its acquisition of MBF Life and Clearview Retirement Solutions from BUPA Australia, which is set to be completed by 11 ...
Financial planning
Insurance is not just about the numbers, says Col Fullagar. He explains why it is so important to get the claims dispute process right....
Financial planning
Tower Limited has improved its profit in New Zealand despite a still spluttering funds management sector....
Financial planning
Assistant Treasurer Nick Sherry has launched a booklet outlining the benefits of Islamic finance and aimed at dispelling misconceptions....
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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’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...