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Insurance industry has trust issues

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2014
... the risk of losing market share to newer competitors and disruptors." EY's survey also found that traditional views on advocacy and loyalty are not necessarily as clear cut within the insurance sector as they are in other industries. "Insurance consumers ...

Link acquires proxy solicitation firm

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2014
... in a bid to achieve the desired voting result at shareholder meetings. Their role has become increasingly important as advocacy groups and institutional investors have become increasingly active on issues such as executive compensation and director elections. ...

Super squabble beyond the joke: Taxpayers Australia

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2014
... industry sides of superannuation is detrimental to members' interests, according to Taxpayers Australia. The not-for-profit advocacy group said the battle "would be amusing if the consequences weren't so great" and urged both sides of the superannuation ...

AFA presents renewed strategy and Narrative

LAURA MILLAN  |  SUNDAY, 12 OCT 2014
... with consumers: "we need to communicate not the best stories, but the good stories. Good news also makes front pages." Advocacy will be among the AFA's top priorities and chief operating officer Phil Anderson briefed members about the association's policy ...

Adviser trust improves client outcomes

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2014
... Beddoes Institute found that trusted advisers perform significantly better across key business metrics, including client advocacy, prospect conversion, and involvement in client's personal and financial affairs. Their clients are more willing to pay ...

AFA awards finalists announced

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2014
... Enhancers. The judges of the awards have taken into account education, experience, leadership within the profession, advocacy and innovation. An extensive client survey is part of the judging process as well as a practice visit from one of the judges ...

Activist Simon Sheikh launches fossil fuel free super fund

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2014
Former leader of advocacy group GetUp and Australian Greens candidate Simon Sheikh has launched what he claims is Australia's first fossil fuel free superannuation fund. Sheikh said Future Super stemmed from what he perceived as growing frustration ...

Former Treasury adviser joins ASFA

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2014
... Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). McCrea will have overall responsibility for "ensuring that ASFA's advocacy is prioritised appropriately and supported by evidence-based policy, as well lead ASFA's work on industry best practice." ...

In the throes of change

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2014
... Mathias Corman and Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen MP both speaking at the conference. With regulation front of mind for an advocacy organisation, one panel session will feature the country's key regulators - ASIC's deputy chair Peter Kell,A APRA's deputy ...

BT makes key distribution role appointment

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2014
... relationships with a number of BT's key strategic partners," the spokesperson said. Storniolo who used to lead the FSC's advocacy efforts in relation to financial advice, including the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reform, the Tax Agents Services ...