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'Our fears were warranted': Chant West proposes YFYS alternative

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022

... would be the pass mark. Chant West said this approach is advantageous because the benchmark is simple and avoids all the technical arguments that are being debated over the current model. It's also not reliant on a particular methodology to classify ...

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Graham

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2022

Speaking at the Financial Standard Technical Services Forum in Sydney this week, Assured Support managing director Sean Graham said that the Quality of Advice Review is disappointing for advisers who have worked hard to build the foundations of an advanced ...

Padua hires head of sales

ELIZABETH FRY | FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2022

... "Steve will be responsible for driving Padua's sales efforts and strategic growth opportunities. Along with his technical experience, he also has strong skills in stakeholder engagement, and will continue to build relationships with clients. "The ...

Financial adviser registration delayed

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022

... in stage one will remain with licensees." Capital Advisory director Michael Miller believes this is probably a minor, technical delay. "The Royal Commission recommendation was that there be a central registration, and a requirement to be on that register ...

ClearView abandons potential takeover transactions

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2022

... promotions, to further support financial advisers. External hires, Alex Koodrin was appointed as ClearView's new national technical manager, Jeremy Anthony and Mathew Amanovich were appointed as business development managers. Internally, Leah Henshaw ...

US recession probability reaches 75% - is Australia at risk?

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2022

According to UNSW Business School associate professor Konark Saxena, the probability of a US recession is about 75%, possibly impacting several macroeconomic indicators. To bring down inflation, the US Federal Reserve must increase interest rates until ...

Insurance, retirement product excellence recognised

CHLOE WALKER | FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022

... longevity (life expectancy). It took out the Longevity Product (Lifetime Guaranteed Income) Award and Client & Adviser Technical Support Award too. AIA took home the Longevity Product (Deferred Lifetime Guaranteed Income) Award and Innovation Tools & ...

Government scraps legacy tax, super measures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022

... is disappointing, it is pleasing to see that the issue remains on the government's policy agenda," Maroney said. The technical amendments proposed to the TOFA rules in the 2021-22 Budget will also be delayed until legislated. Treasury said making these ...

Quantifying the value of a financial adviser

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 24 OCT 2022

... and trade-offs can be invaluable." Meanwhile on expertise, the report suggested that recurringly advisers bring their technical and emotional expertise to the benefit of clients. In better times, helping clients to achieve life-long goals, while in challenging ...

Advice fees jump 16% in FY22

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2022

... advice to the end user - can already be reduced today by finding the right technology partner. Automating as much of the technical components of providing financial advice should be viewed as a priority in the future viability of the advice industry," ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:01PM

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI | 11:30AM

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:13PM

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 11:50AM

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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