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Perception is everything: Kewin

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
... pragmatic outcomes on all issues. "It is vital we retain the rich experience we have among us while also growing the profession and making it an aspirational career path for school leavers," he said. Also addressing delegates, AFA vice president Michael ...

Random questions forge deep connections

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
First time attendees to the Association of Financial Advisers' National Adviser Conference learned it only takes a few questions to create deeper connections with clients. At a dedicated session, first time delegates were asked to meet new people by ...

AFA appoints general manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
The Association of Financial Advisers appointed a new general manager for strategic alliances. David Plant will now be responsible for building mutually beneficial alliances across the spectrum of financial advice. He has worked in the industry for ...

CFA Institute asks FASEA to recognise charterholders

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
The association representing CFAs is asking its charterholders be allowed to qualify as financial advisers, as FASEA overhauls the educational standards in the advice industry. CFA Institute chief executive Paul Smith was in Sydney for a briefing that ...

CFS technical expert moves to Australian Unity

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
... is grappling with increased complexity in all areas of advice. "Yvonne is a dedicated and active contributor to our profession and is passionate about supporting advisers to provide quality advice that makes a meaningful difference in people's lives," ...

Zurich launches new adviser portal

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 5 OCT 2018
... one area where some of our competitors have gained an advantage. We are committed as an insurer to the future of the profession, and as such, we feel that the Zurich Adviser Portal puts us ahead of the pack when it comes to the everyday interactions ...

TAL refutes duty of good faith breaches

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 4 OCT 2018
TAL has refuted claims made by the Royal Commission that it systemically breached its duty of utmost good faith to policyholders when investigating claims. In a submission to the Royal Commission, the group insurer says it did not breach its duty of ...

FPA award finalists named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 OCT 2018
The Financial Planning Association of Australia announced the 2018 finalists for its suite of awards, to be presented at its annual Professionals Congress in November. Vying for the title of FPA Certified Financial Planner Professional of the Year is ...

The joys of an independent board

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 OCT 2018
What value does an independent board of directors add to an investment company? That's a question that directors of top UK investment companies met to answer yesterday. At a conference organised by 86-year old Association of Investment Companies (AIC) ...

BTFG to boost managed account capability

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 OCT 2018
Interest in managed account solutions is booming with BT Financial Group making significant gains in the space, and preparing to capitalise with the launch of 30 new products. In the 12 months to June, BTFG recorded 250% growth in funds under administration ...