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Financial planning pioneer to speak at FPA Congress

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
... prevention. As a part of this work he made his first visit to Australia more than 25 years ago to work on a program called Peer Power in Queensland which taught high schoolers important life skills such as how to manage conflict in relationships. The ...

Grandfathering phase out tussle continues

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
Colonial First State has confirmed it is aiming for mid-year implementation of the phase out of grandfathered remuneration, much to the ire of the Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals (AIOFP). A CFS spokesperson confirmed to Financial ...

How personality tests add value in advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
Two financial advisers in Sydney say they are on to the next big thing - helping clients succeed through rigorous, double-blind, scientifically backed personality tests. Tristan Scifo and Harry Goldberg at Purpose Advisory offer Personality Typing Coaching ...

NAB accused of greenwashing

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
... and an invitation to runaway global warming" said Market Forces Executive Director Julien Vincent. "By signalling to coal power plant operators that they can rely on NAB's support beyond 2030, and having no plan in place to manage down exposure to other ...

ASIC eyes claims handling

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
... and distribution laws for life insurers will take effect in April 2021. "The government is proposing to strengthen ASIC's power in regards to claims handling," Curtis said. "We will be looking closely at claims processes as we get these new powers."

No pat on the back for high performers: APRA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2019
... year you can expect to see APRA increasingly prepare to judiciously apply all of its powers, including its new directions power and imposition of additional licence conditions, to achieve change where needed." Rowell added that trustees should not become ...

FS Roundtable: Striking the perfect balance

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2019
... dynamic ways to shield client portfolios from market volatility and turbulence, thinking outside the box of the traditional power players of bonds and equities. That a market correction is inevitable was a common sentiment among participants. The extent ...

Chief economist update: The A$ will answer the question of how much more

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2019
... becomes less competitive. As a result, export volumes fall and imports increase. "This is consistent with a higher purchasing power of domestic residents and lower import prices; for a given level of production, they can now afford to consume more imports." ...

Magellan hires Macquarie insto head

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
The global equities powerhouse has hired Macquarie's head of Australian institutional business for its 25-strong sales and distribution team. Darren Ottawa joined Magellan last month as an institutional business director. He will be responsible ...

High net worths want more: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
Australia's high net worth investors are looking for more from their wealth advisers, including broader access to alternatives. The 2019 Powerwrap and Investment Trends HNW Investor Report shows 58% of HNWs have unmet advice needs, an increase of four ...