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Government introduces financial literacy strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
... initiatives between 2014 and 2017. ASIC chair James Shipton said: "ASIC is committed to financial inclusion and better outcomes for all Australians. People are at the heart of the financial system and at the centre of this national strategy." He added ...

IMAP awards managed accounts excellence

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2018
... advice practice. As he talks to more advisers, Potter said the growth in managed accounts is driven by them wanting better outcomes for clients. Thanks to the technology behind managed accounts, which has created efficiencies unknown five years ago ...

Diversity underscores wealth manager success

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
... and express that in a way that creates more diverse workforces, it will be realised in a greater way and lead to better outcomes for society." Whether this is under the banner of 'conscious capitalism' or 'impact investing,' Brandweiner ...

Future of superannuation leads FSC Summit

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2018
... issues and remediate them; lead in policy change and reform; and lastly, engage with a variety of stakeholders for better outcomes. Later today, a panel will address the Productivity Commission recommendations on life insurance in superannuation, featuring ...

Adviser performance data vital to remuneration

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2018
... around the numbers helps them understand what they get paid and why, moreover it motivates them to be striving for better outcomes for both their clients and the business," the report reads. However, while sharing business metrics with the entire team ...

Government to ban default life insurance in super

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... conversation with their younger members about all aspects of their superannuation savings. Greater engagement leads to better outcomes in retirement," she said. "Younger Australians impacted by this policy should think hard about what insurance they ...

ROYAL COMMISSION: Our top stories

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018
... financial advisers, Louise Macaulay, why ASIC did this instead of "exercising its powers", given that it could lead to better outcomes for the licensee being investigated. "In some cases they can get a better outcome, but not in every instance," Macaulay ...

ASIC grilled over negotiating with banks

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018
... financial advisers, Louise Macaulay, why ASIC did this instead of "exercising its powers", given that it could lead to better outcomes for the licensee being investigated. "In some cases they can get a better outcome, but not in every instance," Macaulay ...

Royal Commission must cast net wider

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 APR 2018
... should not only address technical compliance, but also the extent to which the consumer protection regime promotes better outcomes for ordinary working Australians, including whether the current regime facilitates or inhibits the delivery of advice in ...

Technology for advisers by advisers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 APR 2018
... of Goals Based Advice is inviting advisers to participate in the development of software targeted at providing better outcomes to consumers and advice practices impacted by the incoming legislative reforms around limited managed discretionary accounts. ...