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HUB24 add AIA to platform

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2013
... advisers' administrative load, freeing them up for more client-facing time. "Platforms are a rapidly growing business channel for advisers because of their functionality," Mu said. "As a dedicated partnering specialist, it's important AIA Australia continues ...

Shelf space battle heats up in US platforms

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2013
The consolidation of platforms in the US is forcing asset managers to compete harder for shelf space, while at the same time trying to protect advisers, according to new research. Boston-based global analytics firm Cerulli Associates said while this ...

BT launches adviser website and app

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2013
BT Financial Group (BTFG) has launched a new website, BT Adviser Services (BTAS), bringing its entire practice management offer into one place. BTAS gives access to technical information and advice in areas such as superannuation, social security, retirement ...

Direct insurance sales grow on consumer confidence

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2013
... direct life insurance market has shown significant growth over the last year at the expense of the traditional advice sales channel, according to Rice Warner. Rice Warner's latest Direct Life Insurance Market Report showed direct insurance sales increased ...

Advisers' Twitter usage doubles in 18 months

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2013
Growth in social media usage by Australian financial advisers has far outstripped the growth experienced in the community overall, according to new statistics from Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich). Zurich general manager of life and investments ...

No growth in managed funds

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2013
Managed funds are still languishing according to official figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The ABS has just released figures detailing the $2 trillion managed investments sector and they confirm that while superannuation ...

Direct insurance not a competitor of retail: Zurich

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2013
... is a market for direct, there are people who want to do it themselves and there is going to be a natural growth in that channel." However, Dunkerley stated that "the kind of people that are going to buy direct insurance are not the same that would buy ...

Deposits from adviser market boost ME Bank deposits

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2013
Deposits from the adviser market have contributed to significant growth in customer deposits with ME Bank. The bank has tripled its deposit book to about $7 billion over the last three years to April 2013. ME Bank general manager network sales and relationships ...

AMG deepens Australian focus with new role

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2013
... Australia, and Cameron's appointment will help us get a jump start on developing new client relationships in the retail channel," Gregor Rennie, Managing Director and Australasian region head for AMG said. "Cameron's appointment underscores our commitment ...

Suncorp Advice appoints practice development manager

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2013
Suncorp Advice has appointed Michael Frawley as practice development manager for Suncorp's self-employed advisory channel in Queensland. Based in Brisbane, Frawley is responsible for partnering with Suncorp-licensed advisers in Queensland to help them ...