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Proposed reforms could hurt insurance levels: AFA

ALISON BEVEGE | TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2011

... had shown that if adviser commissions were banned, consumers would not seek life insurance advice. "Without advice, Australians are often significantly underinsured or more commonly... not insured at all," he said in a statement. Klipin cited a Zurich ...

AUI signs up fixed income veteran

MATT WOODINGTON | MONDAY, 21 FEB 2011

... business called Altius Asset Management, focusing on fixed income. It is AUI's sixth joint venture business to date. "Australians are significantly underinvested in the fixed interest sector. Of our $1.7 trillion investments industry, only $195 billion ...

Super stoush over opt-in scheme

ALISON BEVEGE | MONDAY, 21 FEB 2011

... "The unintended consequence is that advisers will focus... on higher value clients and thus lower and middle income Australians will be priced out of the market," he said via email. Financial advisor Phil Butterworth, chief executive, DKN Financial Group ...

AMP rides subdued market with solid growth

ELISE BURGESS | THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2011

... will have the scale and capability, along with diversity of brands and distribution, to better meet the needs of more Australians and New Zealanders than ever before," Dunn said.

Virgin Money launches direct life insurance product

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 16 FEB 2011

... books, said Virgin Money in a statement. Premium prices will start from $2.31 per week with guaranteed acceptance for Australians aged 18 to 65 years of age. Pre-existing conditions will be subject to a five year exclusion period. Customers will be able ...

Headlining the core

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 16 FEB 2011

... temporary... but if it stays temporary for longer, it might reach the core. Only then will we have a problem. Oh not us Australians. The Reserve Bank of Australia is in a good place. Again, I heart the RBA.

I heart the RBA

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 15 FEB 2011

... from RBA Governor Glen Stevens last week, but it'll serve to etch Australia's good economic fortune deeper into all Australians' psyche. "It is worth recording that a combination, on the latest figures, of a 5 per cent unemployment rate and an inflation ...

Self-directed investors challenge industry giants

MICHELLE BALTAZAR, ALEX DUNNIN | MONDAY, 14 FEB 2011

... behind." Traditional solutions on how best to give financial advice also needs to change, according to research. "Many Australians, particularly those who have never previously accessed financial advice, want piece-by-piece simple advice rather than ...

Commission ban to widen underinsurance gap: survey

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | FRIDAY, 11 FEB 2011

Six in ten Australians are less likely to seek risk advice if they have to pay fees upfront rather than through commission paid to their financial adviser, a consumer survey found. The survey differs from previous surveys done on the commission versus ...

ASIC retains key role as fin planning regulator: Shorten

ELISE BURGESS | FRIDAY, 11 FEB 2011

... licensing and registration that will add another layer of compliance and ultimately push up the cost of advice for all Australians," Mark Rantall, chief executive FPA said. Meanwhile, accounting associations are generally supportive. "While we recognise ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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