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AMP and Challenger ink annuities deal

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
... Howes said: "This is an important step in making Challenger annuities more easily available as AMP has Australia's largest network of financial advisers." "Challenger annuities provide a layer of stable and secure retirement income to ensure retirees ...

Fitzpatricks secures capital backing for growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
... various opportunities to enhance the firm, including building on both its position and its existing 75-strong adviser network. Quadrant partner Alex Eady said: "We are thoroughly impressed with the calibre of both the advisers and the leadership, and ...

MLC Life names chief underwriter, expands medical service

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2017
... is expanding its Best Doctors service by providing customers access to medical advice or a second opinion from a global network of medical specialists at no additional cost regardless if a claim is made or not. From October 1, customers with MLC Insurance ...

Centrepoint Alliance seeks new MD, records strong FY17 profit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... with revenue for the salaried advice business growing 32% - in part due to the addition of 39 new advice firms to its network over 12 months. Funds under management and administration saw a 19% increase to $3.7 billion, while gross inflows increased ...

AIA pilots door-to-door claims program

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2017
... claims consultant who will assist through the claims process. The consultant will also offer resources to form a support network for the client and their family. Based in Victoria, the Claims on Wheels pilot will specifically focus on cancer crisis claims. ...

Modern Silk Road presents investment jewel

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2017
Quantifeed launched a model portfolio for investors looking to capitalise on "the biggest macro-economic story of the century." A 21st century replication of the famed Silk Road, the China-led Belt and Road Initiative will involve the construction of ...

Fiducian flags advice acquisitions in report

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017
... acquisitions of financial planning client bases that satisfy our strict quality criteria and as well, expanding the franchisee network so we can continue to assist clients who wish to achieve their financial lifestyle goals using our processes." Operating ...

Numbers and needs of female HNWs set to grow

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
Female entrepreneurs represent both a growing demographic in Australia and an attractive business opportunity for wealth managers capable of offering bespoke services. Though women represent less than 10% of Australia's high-net-worth community, they ...

Merged asset manager appoints Australian leadership

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2017
... "The merger presents compelling opportunities for both clients and colleagues. Our clients gain access to a vast global network of investment experts and a far broader and deeper range of capabilities," Jollie said. "Our greater scale means we are well-placed ...

Annuity sales boost Challenger results

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2017
... strong demand for secure and stable retirement income products, which benefited from the company expanding its distribution network and product offerings. Long-term sales, which include lifetime annuities and 20-year maturity from its Japanese business ...