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Planners must advise people, not portfolios

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2013
... don't care about what you know, unless they know that you care," Aspire Retire co-founder Olivia Maragna said. "Communication skills are what make advisers different from each other, it is something that you constantly have to work on during your career," ...

Retirees could benefit from a vibrant annuities market

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2013
... of advisers. "If you're told something by the experts - even implicitly - that's what you believe." Accurate risk communication is therefore integral. "There is a problem with the ability of financial advisers to communicate risk. Currently funds cannot ...

Fed speaks Fedspeak

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2013
... seems. Didn't US Federal Reserve Big Ben Bernanke already change the definition of Fedspeak to mean clarity of Fed communication of the Fed's intention on monetary policy a long time ago? The original meaning (according to Wikipedia) is that "the term ...

NDIS does not replace life insurance

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2013
... support for people who are born with, or who later acquire, a permanent disability that significantly affects their communication, mobility, self-care or self-management. "Support may be provided if the disablement is permanent or where early intervention ...

Smartphone apps could increase super engagement

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2013
... member satisfaction. Retail funds, however, scored lowest on member satisfaction. CoreData said that better targeted communication is key in improving both engagement and satisfaction. "The research shows that email is the preferred method of contact ...

Equipsuper focuses on 'member experience'

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2013
Equipsuper has created a new role to manage the company's growing relationship with Mercer. Justin McMinn will fill the newly-created position, assuming the title 'member retention and experience manager'. EquipSuper outsources its member administration ...

Niche mergers have their benefits

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2013
... members," Rodwell-Ball told Financial Standard. "Over the merger period, NGS Super focused on clear, transparent communication and high visibility with stakeholders and in workplaces," Rodwell-Ball said. The greater resources that come with a merger ...

Platinum board restructure, Neilson steps down as CIO

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2013
... "Andrew's appointment reflects the growth and deepening on Platinum's investment team and a sharpening in the lines of communication. The management structure of the investment team has been progressively reordered and refined over the last two years. ...

Social media may not be the best place to advertise

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2013
Finance professionals overwhelmed by the social media explosion may take some comfort from Challenger general manager of corporate marketing and communications Stuart Barton's presentation the Financial Standard's annual Sales and Marketing Forum. Barton ...

Number of instos prioritising risk doubles since GFC

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2013
... is clear evidence across a number of risk measures that strong committees have a tangible impact on closing the communication gap."