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Advisers optimistic amid challenges

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2016
Financial advisers around the world remain optimistic about the future of their businesses despite facing a growing number of regulatory changes, according to a new study by Vanguard. Vanguard's 2016 Global Adviser Trends Survey gained insights from ...

Clydesdale in talks to acquire RBS subsidiary

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2016
CYBG, the holding company formed following the NAB demerger, is in talks to acquire a business from the Royal Bank of Scotland. The Williams & Glyn business refers to parts of RBS and National Westminster Bank, comprising 307 branches, which must be ...

NobleOak Life offerings recognised for excellence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2016
... Trauma Option Rider with Life product. Other winners in the Product Awards category included Suncorp Life, ANZ OnePath and TAL Life. TAL Life also received the Customer Service Award for Life Companies, while Zurich was awarded the Marketer Customer ...

Succession planning placed on the backburner

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2016
Financial planning and accounting businesses are all too regularly ignoring the need for quality exit and succession plans, according to chief executive of Connect Financial Service Brokers, Paul Tynan. Tynan has observed a growing number of practitioners ...

The Fed "live" in November

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2016
It seems so long ago now but at the start of October (or thereabouts), we were treated to several regional Fedspeaks -- including, among others, Cleveland Federal Reserve president Loretta Mester, Richmond Federal Reserve president Jeffrey Lacker, Kansas ...

Gender inequality still the elephant in the room

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2016
Despite significant inroads made to reduce gender inequality in the financial advice industry there are still changes needed to evict the elephant in the room. Following a recent industry conference, financial adviser at Thompson Financial Services ...

Sherrin kicks goal with merger

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016
Brisbane financial advice business Sherrin Partners has merged with another practice. The merger with Medico Legal Insurance Group is said to bring together two businesses which are focused on client relationships and long-term financial planning. Separate ...

Former IFM exec joins Cbus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2016
Cbus is welcoming the next wave of its investment team expansion, appointing three new specialists including a former executive director at IFM Investors. Linda Cunningham will join the $34 billion industry fund as manager, debt and is tasked with overseeing ...

Fidelity names Australian MD

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2016
Fidelity International has appointed a new managing director for its Australian operations. In addition to her role as investment director, Alva DeVoy has been promoted as managing director, Australia. DeVoy will be based in Sydney and assume responsibility ...

Finalists for SelectingSuper Awards announced

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016
... Personal Insurance Offering of the Year Equip Personal, Hannover Life Re legalsuper - Personal, OnePath Life Russell iQ Super, TAL Life Intrust Super - Select Super, Hannover Life Re HESTA Personal Super, CommInsure Long Term Performance Award UniSuper ...