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Financial Planning

Australians not saving enough: Aviva

More than half of Australians worry they are not saving enough for their retirement according to a recent global survey on 'Consumer attitudes to savings' conducted by financial services group Aviva.

ONEcare scores top insurance ratings

ING's new insurance platform ONEcare has received top or near top ratings from insurance ratings groups to coincide with its recent launch.

Aust Unity lays ground for ASX listing

Australian Unity members have given the green light to change the fund's constitution taking it a step closer to demutualisation and a likely sharemarket float.

TOWER reduces holding in FSP dealer group

TOWER Limited has cut its previous holding in dealer group Financial Services Partners (FSP) from 60 per cent to 9.8 per cent, after the announcement of a partnership between FSP and Babcock and Brown.

Trail commissions in super should be investigated: Industry Funds

Garry Weaven, the Industry Super Funds Spokesperson, has attacked the credibility of financial advisers who receive trail commissions.

Macquarie automates wrap downloads for planners

Macquarie Adviser Services has introduced automated downloads from its Macquarie Wrap Solutions platform.

Expand FSRA to loans and property advice: CPA Aust

CPA Australia has called for the Financial Services Reform Act (FSRA) to be broadened to cover consumer advice in relation to loans and investment properties.

Zurich launches phone based underwriting service for planners

Zurich Financial Service is giving financial planners a helping hand with the launch of their tele-underwriting service, a phone-based service that enables advisers to outsource the collection of their client's medical and other personal information ...

MLC brings in NT Government funds worth $500 million

MLC Implemented Consulting (MLC) has been appointed by two new Northern Territory Government superannuation schemes to advise on and allocate their investment arrangements, an appointment totalling just under $500 million.

Too many mothers missing out on insurance: IFSA

Four out of five full-time working mothers with dependent children do not have enough insurance cover, according to research commissioned by the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA).