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Optimistic outlook for industry growth: Research

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAY 2012
... waiting to initiate discussions with clients on the FOFA changes, and on the other end, a third of advisers have begun proactive discussions including those that have implemented communication campaigns with clients around the reforms. Advisers across ...

Wen Confucius meets Sun Tzu

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAR 2012
... accurate, something doesn't sit quite right. For PM Wen was also quoted repeating the government's intent to maintain a "proactive" fiscal policy and a "prudent" monetary policy. And we know that "prudent" in Chinese means "stimulatory". Proof, the PBOC ...

Superannuation needs more regulatory resilience: ASIC

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
... those resources," said Medcraft. With the growth in the system, will come a strategic focus from ASIC on what it calls "proactive regulation," prompting the regulator to release a number of policy documents on enforcement and investigations today. The ...

OnePath advisers receive online inforce book

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2012
OnePath has responded to adviser demand for faster online insurance technology with the launch of a new online application product, OneView Life, to give advisers online access to their OneCare and World of Protection inforce books. The new program ...

ASFA warns on unseen MySuper outcomes

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2012
ASFA is wary of potential unseen outcomes from the MySuper legislation Bill, including clashing between regulators and the rise of short-termism, as it predicts pressures on super trustees may trump the long-term interests of members. In a submission ...

Guardian Advice reveals succession planning strategy

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2011
... a number of advisers have taken up the offer since it was initially rolled out. Features of the service include the proactive identification of appropriate succession strategies, a standardised succession and purchasing execution process, including legal ...

AXA IM to expand responsible investment focus

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2011
... research capability to assist with RI-related fund management decision-making, and enhanced value-added insights and a proactive engagement strategy to discuss specific ESG themes with companies in conjunction with milestones and goals. According to ...

MySuper rings alarm for Corporate Super

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2011
... knock- on effect for fund members. "If that happens, corporate super specialists will obviously have to withdraw their proactive financial services from the workplace. What will that mean? It will mean more Australians will lose, rather than gain, interest ...

Advisers distracted by industry funds: RiskStore

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2011
Advisers have focused too much on industry funds and not enough on their own value proposition said the insurance professional development service, The Risk Store, in its latest newsletter. "Criticism of the industry funds' advertising tactics is possibly ...

ASIC tightens advice advertising

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 30 AUG 2011
... decision so it is important they are able to make the right decisions." Medcraft told media that he had tried to be proactive since becoming chairman. "Our number one priority is to ensure consumers and investors are confident and inform. It is essential ...