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Fortnum picks up award winning practice

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2016
... of ideas and experiences across our network which now also includes our new subsidiary, Financial Planning Services Australia." Dawkins described Fortnum as the "standout" licensee, after a "very disruptive" period following Guardian's exit from financial ...

Zurich launches education curriculum

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
Zurich Financial Services Australia has launched the Zurich Curriculum, in a bid to support adviser education and development. The Zurich Curriculum aims to provide advisers and their support staff with the skills and knowledge to build specialist expertise ...

BNP Paribas wins another custody mandate

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2016
... investment administration needs of our expanding business are met." David Braga, head of BNP Paribas Securities Services Australia and New Zealand, said: "Northcape appreciated the breadth of our custody network, our global follow-the-sun service model ...

Zurich launches LIF support initiative

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2016
Zurich Financial Services Australia is launching a life insurance framework (LIF) support package for financial advisers, via a national roadshow. The 'Blueprints for the Future' comprise five pillars of LIF support, designed to help advisers position ...

PROFILE: AvSuper chief executive Michelle Wade

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2015
The head of a large Australian superannuation fund once complained that a young employee at AAS didn't know anything about the super industry. Little did they know almost a decade later that same employee would be chief executive at AvSuper. Darren ...

New guide teaches social media best practice

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2015
Zurich Financial Services Australia has launched a series of case studies that promote best practice by financial advisers in the use of social media and digital marketing. The publication, the first of its kind for the industry, reflects the growing ...

Zurich appoints investment specialist

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2015
Zurich Financial Services Australia has appointed an investment specialist in its strategic accounts and research team. Charles Stodart joins Zurich from Five Oceans Asset Management, where he was an investment analyst for Asian equities and global ...

Aged care advice enquiries skyrocket

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2015
... this is a combination of prospective residents of aged care facilities and also their families." Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) said in a statement that although the release of the latest fees and charges by the Department of Social Services shows ...

Zurich beefs up strategic accounts team

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2015
Zurich Financial Services Australia has made two appointments to its retail life risk strategic accounts team, adding weight to the team dedicated to managing key relationships with dealer group partners. Kevin Canning will lead the team as national ...

Financial services SMEs top confidence survey

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2015
... about the economy and government initiatives continues to stifle their business confidence," Bibby Financial Services Australia and New Zealand managing director Mark Cleaver said. "The Federal Government needs to take note of this. SMEs don't feel particularly ...