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A sensible roadmap: Industry responds to QAR paper

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
... independent review aimed at identifying suitable ways to improve access to quality, affordable and accessible financial advice for all Australians," the group said. "The Paper sets out proposals to make it easier for consumers to have meaningful, fit-for-purpose ...

Insignia Financial profits jump 59% to $234.5m

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... and scale to advocate for, and help shape, the industry to improve access to affordable financial help, guidance and advice for Australians."

What the QAR should focus on: MLC Life

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... business, advice will not be profitable. In simple cases, it can take a risk adviser 10 hours to prepare life insurance advice for a client, while more complex cases can take up to 15. In terms of what it's hoping to see come out of the review, MLC Life ...

Those most in need of advice see least value in it: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2022
... the introduction of a government-funded rebate for advice. The study on the impact of cost and access to financial advice for lower socio-economic consumer groups, including women, found those who would likely benefit most from financial advice see the ...

HUB24 names new Class chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
... about 18 months before leaving in mid-2021. He also served as general manager, NAB Financial Planning and NAB Direct Advice for close to four years. Elsewhere, he spent almost eight years at AMP, first as director of AMP Horizons and then as managing ...

July 1 super changes: Are you ready?

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2022
... eligibility age for downsizer contributions which will drop from 65 to 60. The measure will help increase opportunities for advice for eligible clients who sell their main residence and are wanting to contribute to their super. "Individuals aged 60 to ...

Mercer appoints sustainable investment leader

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2022
... on the hunt for a client leader, sustainable investing, Pacific, who will be responsible for leading ESG and climate advice for clients. A Mercer veteran, Mather first joined in 2001 and transitioned to the firm's sustainable investment business in 2007. ...

Colonial reveals Australia's huge untapped workforce

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022
... management of social security. "The financial advice sector understands there is an increasing need for specialist advice for older Australians to help them navigate a new road to retirement," she said.

Industry groups welcome Labor government

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
... "We will continue to work with all stakeholders on policies and initiatives that contribute to affordable financial advice for all Australians and a sustainable financial planning profession for the future." The Insurance Council of Australia also came ...

Schroders private wealth sales lead in new role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2022
... private wealth sales since August 2021. Over his time with the company, he also held the role of head of wealth and advice for more than three years. He initially joined as national account manager in late 2010. A spokesperson for Schroders said: "Mr ...