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Lazy LIF planning means advice businesses at risk

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2017
... distribution officer, life and investments, Kristine Brooks said. Brooks continued the industry has had some time to prepare for the changes, suggesting the lag between the details being clarified and the reforms actually being legislated may be to blame ...

Advice licensees hit with $1500 levy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2017
... framework, ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft said: "We are pleased to be able to confirm the framework to help industry prepare for this new regime and thank industry members for their contribution." "ASIC will continue to support industry to comply with their ...

Looming super reforms benefit millions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017
... 100,000 with such a pension arrangement in an SMSF will also be affected by the rule changes. Urging consumers to prepare for the new super rules, Fahy said: "Talk to your fund and make sure you understand how the new rules will impact you including ...

Advisers must prepare for the next generation of clients

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2017
Financial advisers who take the initiative to understand new financial products favoured by millennials will be the first in line to secure the next generation of clients, according to former XY adviser and author Clayton Daniel. Speaking to Financial ...

Xero accelerates AI and machine learning

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2017
... decision to take a break follows his completion of a two-year migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS), assisting Xero to prepare for the next wave of industry innovation. "We're pleased that Duncan is able to take a well-earned break," Drury said. "In ...

Australians pass on life insurance

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... Real Insurance said while parents can't predict every circumstance their family will encounter, they can at least prepare for the worst by protecting them with long-term financial security. "It is widely known that Australians don't take out adequate ...

Pre-retirees robbing Peter to pay Paul: REST

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2017
... possible to achieve the retirement Australians want. Seeking professional financial advice can help Australians better prepare for the retirement they earn." According to REST, one of the biggest financial burdens placed on pre-retirees is providing ...

Advice rated excellent: MLC survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 APR 2017
... people are busy and are overwhelmed by all the financial decisions they have to make - 'Do I invest and where? How do I prepare for retirement? Can I afford a private school for my kids?' - In the end, they often don't end up doing much at all, or doing ...

Fortnum creates professional advice framework

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2017
... advice solutions. Well-resourced, innovative and advice focused licensees are ideally positioned to help advisers prepare for, and capture opportunities to enhance the client experience," Fortnum chief executive Neil Younger said. "We have established ...

NAB committed to growing impact investment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
... Discovery Grant provides not-for-profit organisations with up to $50,000 to explore means of financial sustainability and prepare for future impact investment via capacity building. Philanthropy Australia and NAB have contributed $250,000 to the program ...