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Advice beats direct insurance for Aussie consumers

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 DEC 2015
The majority of Australian consumers prefer to purchase insurance policies through financial advisers rather than directly. This is the conclusion of Asteron Life's Attitude to Life Adviser Insights report, which surveyed 1,515 Australians across every ...

Crestone announces major partnerships

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015
... wealth management service offerings in the market. Our partnership with Avaloq, will provide a platform for our client advisers that we believe is without equal in Australian wealth management. "Securing Northern Trust as our custodian means our clients ...

Former FPA chair joins Tax Practitioners Board

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015
... The board's statutory functions include administering the registration of tax agents, BAS agents and tax (financial) advisers; investigating breaches of the Act; and imposing sanctions for non-compliance with the Act's Code of Professional Conduct. The ...

IOOF division launches philanthropy services

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2015
... Australian Executor Trustees (AET), a division of IOOF, has launched a number of philanthropy solutions that will allow advisers access to structures that will benefit their clients. The firm has also assisted Queensland University of Technology (QUT) ...

Robeco fund added to HUB24 platform

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2015
... a 'Recommended' rating from Zenith. "We're delighted the fund is now available on HUB24 providing an access point for advisers," said head of Robeco Australia Stephen Dennis. "The fund was selected because it is a high-quality, value-driven strategy ...

CBA makes senior advice appointment from AMP

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2015
... telecommunications industries with a strong track record in leading transformational programs for both retail customers and financial advisers," said CBA executive general manager wealth management advice Marianne Perkovic. "Hugh has demonstrated great ...

AFA recommends SG monthly threshold removal

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2015
The Association of Financial Advisers has made seven recommendations to the Senate Inquiry into the Economic Security for Women in Retirement. In addition to the removal of the $450 monthly superannuation guarantee contribution threshold, the AFA also ...

FIIG launches adviser services

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 7 DEC 2015
FIIG Securities has launched a new division catering to the business needs of financial advisers. FIIG Adviser Services will provide products, education and adviser-specific technology to assist with the implementation and ongoing management of fixed ...

NAB Wealth Advice hires growth manager

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2015
... "The advice landscape is changing and we need to ensure we continue to deliver a valued and enduring experience for both advisers and consumers," he said. "We aim to be the licensee partner of choice based on our ability to support our businesses through ...

Government releases adviser education legislation

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2015
The Government has released exposure draft legislation for raising the professional standards for financial advisers. The draft legislation stipulates that new advisers will require a degree, a professional year of training and pass an exam. Current ...