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Mobile education drives advice professionalism

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2017
... of each course will mean that learners have the added benefit of understanding real-world application of what they are learning by utilising a tool they have in their office. This will provide deep knowledge together with application to support the development ...

Productivity Commission proposes default super overhaul

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
... competition and innovation that would otherwise occur when consumers make active decisions, and discourage individuals learning about a sizeable asset held on their behalf." The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), has hit back against ...

Franklin Templeton launches adviser education tool

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
... global online training portal for advisers in the Australian market. Franklin Templeton Academy provides an interactive learning curriculum for financial advisers aiming to enhance financial planning knowledge and skills. Financial advisers can earn ...

Former QBE chief joins NSW insurance fund

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2017
... will involve overseeing the implementation of new customer-centric fintech and healthtech strategies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence. icare chief executive Vivek Bhatia said the position was created because of a need to "bring ...

Kaplan buys artificial intelligence regtech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017
... and licensees remediate compliance issues when promoting financial products or services. "We are investing in real-time learning with the aim of further equipping advisers with the tools they need to maximise their success in a rapidly changing landscape. ...

Professional standards spark SAFAA training

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
... Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association is partnering with a global compliance training service provider for a new e-learning initiative. The partnership with GRC Solutions coincides with the passing of legislation for new requirements to raise ...

Kaplan uses AI to stop adviser social media blunders

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
... minimises the risk of publishing misleading content, it actively educates advisers through real-time feedback, just-in-time learning interventions, and professional development opportunities where necessary - I am confident it will help alleviate the ...

Women in Super launch 2017 scholarships

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
... opportunity to attend one of the Australian Graduate School of Management's executive education programs to further their learning and leadership capabilities. "Our scholarship partnership with the AGSM gives WIS members the opportunity to develop professional ...

Advisers embrace new education regime

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2017
... forward." Taggart also reinforced Mentor Education's belief that the subject of ethics should be at the core of all academic learning and qualification for advisers. "The cost of short term expediency, unethical behaviour and practices is long term death ...

Roger the new face of REST Super

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2017
... director Australia and New Zealand and North Asia, Patrick Gallagher said.. "Roger is like a new employee, continuously learning and improving his capabilities and will over time offer more personalised support," Gallagher said. The launch of Roger follows ...