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AFS launches mobile platform for advisers

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
... Working globally on smartphones and tablets, the two components of the platform are 'Mi AFS,' the B2B version to connect advisers with the dealer group and 'Mi Adviser,' to connect the adviser with clients to enhance information flow on superannuation ...

TAL big winner in AFA annual awards

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
TAL has taken out the Association of Financial Advisers / Plan for Life's 2011 Life Company of the Year Award. Announced in an awards ceremony yesterday, TAL beat finalists CommInsure and AXA for the overall product and service category, with Brett ...

Record month for ETPs

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
... as overseas investors," said Oliver. Meanwhile another study of the global ETP industry in 2011 by State Street Global Advisers (SSgA) predicted ETPs would increase in popularity this year. "Challenging market conditions and unprecedented volatility ...

Beware the traps in aged care advice

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
... speaker Crissy DeManuele, technical manager for Strategy Steps told of the technical traps involved in this area for advisers during the Financial Standard Technical Services Forum. With insights from some of the top technical minds working in the industry ...

ALP leadership issues will delay FOFA: Chikarovski

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
... around FOFA, said Kerry Chikarovski at an AFA event last night. The political strategist for the Association of Financial Advisers gave an update on the timing of the enquiries into the draft legislation, saying the implementation date would likely be ...

Securitor advisers gain new access

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
Dealer group Securitor has launched a new investment research and strategy website for its advisers, offering equities, product and thematic market research to meet the needs of its adviser network. The new website will include a range of features such ...

Planners need to commit to the social media conversation

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
... 'financial planner' and over 40,000 on the term 'financial adviser' each month as evidence of the opportunities to be had for advisers with websites geared to capture search engine queries. "The problem is that many planners do not know how to optimise ...

Asteron Life launches adviser friendly package

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
... insurance specialist Asteron Life has launched a new insurance package aimed at making life easier for independent financial advisers in the life risk business. Asteron Life Complete includes a simplified income protection range with reduced pricing ...

Conflict of interest still key issue: ASIC shadow shop

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
... going to be very slow". "We do accept there will be some planners who simply won't want to transition, and for those advisers who wont be able to demonstrate that they can add value to their clients...its true there will be some clients who will walk ...

PIS contracts Zenith for product and research review

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
... are the key factors underpinning our client growth," said Zenith, national head of sales, John Nicoll. Nicoll also said advisers were showing significant interest in Zenith's new portfolio reporting service, as it helps advisers clearly identify where ...