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Is risk advice at risk?

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2018
... prefer to consult the internet when considering life insurance. The research shows the internet is a rich source of advice for 28.7% of adults aged between 30 and 60, compared to 24.7% who use a financial adviser. Further, the purchasing of life insurance ...

IOOF boosts flagship platform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2018
... philosophy of delivering simple yet powerful solutions that improve efficiencies for advisers and enhance the value of advice for clients," IOOF general manager of distribution, Mark Oliver said. "Through empowering advisers and their clients, these ...

Best interest duty failures lead to EU

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2018
... use of a single fund the firm had a relationship with, HUB24. Further, clients were not provided with statements of advice for the financial product advice they received. In response, HUB24 said it had no commercial arrangements with Orth or Real Wealth. ...

AFA working to bust FASEA myths

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2018
The Association of Financial Advisers has moved to placate its membership under any belief that tertiary degrees completed more than 10 years ago will not be recognised by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority. In a statement on its website ...

Planners vital to closing super gap: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2018
... complex issue would be likely to help. "In an area as complex and subject to change as superannuation, professional advice for both males and females has the potential to play a major role in decision making," Roy Morgan industry communications director ...

Planners preferred over super for wealthier retirees: Research

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2018
Financial planners are significantly preferred over super funds as a source of retirement advice for Australians with account balances over $100,000, according to Investment Trends research. Overall, the research found that Australians are most inclined ...

Advisers flock to IOOF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2018
... Kelaher said. "Our Advice Academy remains fully subscribed and shows our commitment to improving the quality of financial advice for all Australians." In the second quarter of the 2018 financial year, IOOF achieved positive net flows of $895 million ...

Group insurance dominates life insurance channels: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2018
... insurance or income protection online or via mobile devices, up 35% compared to 2016. The internet is a rich source of advice for 28.7% of adults aged between 30 and 60, compared to 24.7% who use a financial adviser, closely followed by 21.9% who call ...

Phone leads life insurance sales: Roy Morgan

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2018
... internet and digital devices to purchase life insurance instead of financial advisers. The internet is a rich source of advice for 28.7% of adults aged between 30 and 60, compared to 24.7% who use a financial adviser, closely followed by 21.9% who call ...

Life insurance consumers shun financial advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018
... found consumers preferred to consult the internet when considering life insurance. The internet is a rich source of advice for 28.7% of adults aged between 30 and 60, compared to 24.7% who use a financial adviser, closely followed by 21.9% who call on ...