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Philanthropy at the heart of planning profession

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... average cost of a cancer diagnosis estimated to be almost $50,000, these services make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of people affected by cancer by reducing stress and financial burden. By generously offering their time, financial planners ...

HESTA announces life insurance facelift

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
... financial resilience of members by supporting them to stay connected with their networks as this is proven to aid overall wellbeing and recovery." Other enhancements to HESTA's insurance offering include: A 12% increase in the monthly income protection ...

FS Power50 announces most influential advisers

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
... financial planning community. It also showcases the important role that financial advisers play in improving the financial wellbeing of more Australians. "At a time when the digitisation of financial advice has reached its tipping point, both new and ...

ANZ Wealth partners for mental health support

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
... time," he said. "Both of these initiatives form part of ANZ Wealth's broader response to supporting customer health and wellbeing, offering a highly personalised service in the comfort of their home." Kerr also called on financial advisers and their ...

Mental health an underlying business problem: Research

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
... profit-to-member superannuation funds said about half of more than 5000 Australians believe workplace mental health and wellbeing is a problem in their business. SuperFriend released its annual Indicators of a Thriving Workplace report which said 46% ...

Genetics will test life insurance sector

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2017
... for use in underwriting life insurance policies that may deter people from undertaking a test that could benefit their wellbeing." The Actuaries Institute said asymmetry of information and the potential for anti-selection creates major tension between ...

New industry body to launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2017
... representing insurtech startups, insurers, reinsurers and brokers and other insurance related disciplines, including health, wellbeing, data and analytics, machine learning, the Internet of Things and telematics. In 2016 about US$1.69 billion was invested ...

MLC Life enriches health and wellbeing program

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2017
... Life said customers participating in the MLC On Track are averaging 7,688 steps daily to maintain their fitness and wellbeing, while about 2000 have achieved discounts on their policies. Customers can also now use their own fitness tracking device or ...

Mindfulness coach recognised for excellence in advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2017
... "Lea redefines financial advice that demonstrates a meaningful and tangible connection between personal and financial wellbeing. She is an inspiration to her peers." A joint initiative of the AFA and TAL, the award (FEIA) showcases the talents and contributions ...

AFA launches mental health service

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2017
... think 'I'll just get on with it', or they think it will be a strike against their medical records." Kewin said mental wellbeing is something the association has seen a lot of "and it's starting to really become part of what we're doing in terms of financial ...