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EM currencies potential alpha source

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016
... the world today that can claim to be at worst neutrally valued or proudly cheap." At a recent conference, Osses told delegates that while most emerging markets countries have greater currency reserves than public debt, and a track record of inflation ...

Narev points to GFC for bank dissatisfaction

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016
... CommInsure scandal and the dissection of CBA's financial planning arm by this month's parliamentary committee, Narev told delegates that as part of this strategy they will hear more about remediation and "some of the amounts you might hear will be significant ...

The best marketing is no marketing for advisers

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2016
... according to Scott Charlton, a business coach who specialises in helping accountants and financial planners. Addressing delegates at the AFA National Adviser Conference in Canberra, Charlton said the first step was to draft a referral letter which uses ...

Top tips to kill your advice business

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016
... executive Paul Kearney. Speaking as part of a focus session at the 2016 AFA National Advisers Conference, Kearney took delegates through his top tips to murder their financial planning businesses. His first tip focused on strategy and steering clear ...

Advisers urged to meet challenges together

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
Senior figures at the AFA have urged delegates at this year's conference to meet the challenges posed by legislation with the collaborative, can-do attitude that has always defined the association's annual meeting. AFA chief executive Brad Fox, new ...

Howard: Bank scrutiny "strange"

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
... going to be an absolute failure. The critical thing is to get the big things right," he said. Finally Howard reminded delegates that it's also important to trust your instinct and judgement if you wish to be a strong leader: "Every so often, despite ...

How a niche can add value

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
... jack-of-all-trades could be hurting your business. That's according to 2015 AFA Adviser of the Year David Reed, who told delegates at this year's annual conference that he had gone from strength-to-strength after adopting a more niche business model ...

Pilot, surgeon and soccer coach join FPA line up

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016
... previously announced speakers Anna Meares and Andrew Denton. "This year's Professionals Congress is all about encouraging delegates to be bold, resilient, and ready to embrace the challenges that lie ahead. Our keynote speakers will play a crucial role ...

Experts give insights at 2016 Managed Accounts Forum

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  SUNDAY, 11 SEP 2016
More than 200 delegates attended the recent 2016 Financial Standard Managed Accounts Forum, hosted at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne. The event program was jam-packed with presentations and panel session discussions featuring some of the industry's most ...

Advisers need to control the finance food chain

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2016
... development Santi Burridge. Speaking at the recent Financial Standard Managed Accounts Forum in Melbourne, Burridge encouraged delegates to dismiss the traditional business structures that have hindered the financial advice industry. "At the top of the ...