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Boutique wealth manager hires banking executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2017
... executive Steve Tucker and former JBWere chief executive Paul Heath. It has since grown to house more than 20 financial advisers.

Industry fund stepping up advice offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
... the best outcome for the fund and ultimately our members," he said. LUCRF Super currently employs 12 in-house financial advisers - including its general manager of advice and education, Kris Hamilton - to service its 160,000 strong membership. "Enhancing ...

Fox joins Tribeca Financial board

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
Former Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief executive Brad Fox has joined the board of a Melbourne-based advice firm. Fox joins Tribeca Financial as a non-executive chair to help lead the firm's next growth phase. Tribeca Financial chief executive ...

Synchron adds to adviser network

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
... the future for our staff and clients." According to Rainmaker's Advantage report, the number of registered financial advisers increased by 13% in the 12 months to June, with institutionally-owned practices capturing 64% of the market. Synchron, Dover ...

Austock Life revamps, hires new leaders

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
... management to help its rebranding efforts and launch its new product range, aiming to capture the market of financial advisers and clients of different generations. The specialist investment bond issuer has rebranded to Generation Life and will be led ...

Advice industry must think bigger: Netwealth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
... companies already using them to great effect. "Google, Facebook and Uber are setting consumer expectations. The financial advisers of today are not being compared to their fellow adviser down the road or in the bank, [clients are] looking at the services ...

Advisers can benefit from the spirit of giving

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
Encouraging clients to engage in philanthropic activities in the lead up to Christmas can assist financial advisers in strengthening the advice relationship, according to Australian Unity Trustees. While giving increases as the festive season nears ...

Federal Government names Royal Commission lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2017
... financial services providers and superannuation funds (excluding SMSFs) alike. Today, the Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association (SAFAA) voiced concerns that the Royal Commission could lead to further and unnecessary regulation of the stockbroking ...

Social media boosting super fund engagement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... when compared to traditional, face-to-face advice. As such, 94% of funds are looking to provide more tools to financial advisers. Body said: "In the short-term, funds continue to explore digital tools, including technologies such as chat-bots and artificial ...

Westpac extends domestic violence support services for staff

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... vulnerability and uncertainty, financial advice can help to provide clarity, security and peace of mind." "Our financial advisers are specifically trained on handling matters relating to DFV and will treat each employee with the highest level of respect ...