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Soft skills the new pages in adviser playbook

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017
... afternoon former presidential aide to Nelson Mandela, Zelda la Grange asked advisers about what it will take to change their mind or beliefs.

Magellan soars past $1.5bn for massive IPO

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017
... will personally invest in $20 million worth of units in the LIT, said it is specifically designed with retail investors in mind. It targets a 4% cash distribution yield, holding between 15 to 35 global securities. "Companies such as Alphabet (the owner ...

We cannot underestimate humans: Sicilia

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2017
... strategies can best adapt to political influences and populist outcomes. He said the global increase of populism weighs on his mind constantly. Speaking to Financial Standard after an annual national roadshow where he delivered lectures on "Populism ...

Why advisers should revisit death benefits

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017
Three months after the super changes took effect, it's time for advisers to revisit the rules regarding death and disability benefits in conjunction with the transfer balance cap in estate planning strategies. According to IOOF head of technical services ...

Madison FG appoints governance head from ANZ

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017
... has actively demonstrated a willingness to step out of her comfort zone and take on tasks, projects and issues with an open mind," Madison chief executive Annick Donat said. "Her expertise and capability in the fields of law, public policy and advice ...

Security top of mind for investors seeking advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
A sense of security and peace of mind is what Australian investors want most from their financial advisers. A survey conducted by Dimensional Fund Advisors of 18,967 investors across Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and Europe shows 35% of investors ...

Physical health inspires financial health

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2017
Financial advisers looking to attract new business should look to the local golf course with research showing golfers are most likely to seek financial advice. The latest study from AMP reveals golfers (57%) and cricketers (51%) are more inclined to ...

A matter of assumptions

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2017
While most of the world's biggest central banks have embraced uber-transparency, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) appears to still be subscribing to "fedspeak". It's still keeping Australians in the dark about its next policy movement. In its September ...

MetLife tracker enhances claims experience

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2017
... driver of satisfaction, Simmons added. "We developed the digital claims tracker with members' needs and wants firmly front of mind, complementing the great work that our claims team does every day, providing increased clarity and efficiency, and allowing ...

VanEck Australia makes first billion

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2017
... investors seeking low cost investment strategies with well-defined outcomes. "Smart beta ETFs are designed with outcomes in mind and investors have been able to easily diversify their portfolios with our transparent rules-based ETFs, which have opened ...