ALL Advisers Delivering Risk Advice?
Our latest poll stems from one of the presentations made at this week’s inaugural FAAA Congress, at which advisers were presented with a diverse array of findings and other information that can be...
View ArticleFAAA Adviser Award Winners
The FAAA has announced the winners of its 2023 awards at a gala event conducted at the inaugural 2023 FAAA Congress in Adelaide. The five individual adviser award winners were: FAAA Adviser of the...
View ArticleThree Senior Hires at MLC Life Insurance
MLC Life Insurance has appointed three experienced business development managers to its Northern Region Retail Distribution team. The insurer says the three new senior appointments, Arthur Tang in...
View ArticleASIC Accepts iExtend EU
ASIC has accepted an enforceable undertaking from iExtend Holdings Company and iExi Pty after investigating concerns it was operating a financial services business without an AFS licence. The...
View ArticleKey iExtend Appointment
iExtend has announced the appointment of experienced insurance executive, Kevin Goss, to its Advisory Board. A statement from the company says the appointment adds further depth and experience to the...
View ArticleAMP Settles BOLR Class Action
AMP has announced that an agreement has been reached to settle the Buyer of Last Resort class action, with its CEO also noting the company has worked hard in recent years on rebuilding the relationship...
View ArticleBrand Campaign Highlights the Value of Life Insurance
TAL has launched a new consumer brand campaign portraying the defining moments – the highlights and the challenges – experienced by Australians throughout life. TAL Chief Customer & Brand Officer...
View ArticleGenetic Test Consultation Launched
A decision by the Federal Government to seek community feedback on the use of genetic test results by insurers has been welcomed by CALI. “Genetic testing can help empower Australians to manage...
View ArticleAll Advisers Delivering Risk Advice? Your Verdict
The majority of the adviser community appears convinced that ALL financial advisers should have life insurance conversations with their clients, regardless of their ‘risk’ expertise. As we go to press...
View ArticleWA Firm Sentenced for Dishonest Conduct
Fong Financial Planners has been convicted and sentenced in the District Court of Western Australia for three counts of dishonest conduct while carrying on a financial services business, ASIC says. The...
View ArticleAccountants May Be Lacking Risk Cover
While accountants feel confident in their understanding of the financial implications of critical illnesses and other health issues, new research has found that not all accountants are equipped with...
View ArticleAdvisers on the Move
While there was a modest gain in the number of financial advisers in the past week, Wealth Data says 75 advisers were ‘active’ – either being appointed or resigning. The research firm’s Colin Williams...
View ArticleCompany News in Brief
ABCN Appoints Brett Clark as Chair Brett Clark, TAL Group CEO and Managing Director, has been appointed as the incoming Chair of the Australian Business Community Network. Clark replaces replacing Tony...
View ArticlePolicy Co-ownership Part of Best Interests Agenda
The Best Interests statute means clients whose circumstances may make them eligible to explore policy co-ownership opportunities must be made aware of this option. So says MBS Insurance Founder, Kris...
View ArticleTPD Sustainability Poll
Ahead of a TPD Round Table later this week, Riskinfo is seeking your view as to whether you think Total and Permanent Disability in its current state remains sustainable and fit for purpose. With the...
View ArticleLife Insurance Advice ‘Too Inaccessible’
As Australians face rising cost of living pressures, new independent research shows financial advice on life insurance remains too inaccessible and expensive for many with just 6% of Australians...
View ArticleLife Companies to Deliver Financial Advice
Insurers, along with banks and super funds, will be able to give customers personal financial advice, the daily media is reporting. A report in the Australian Financial Review says the Government is to...
View ArticleInsurers Welcome Financial Advice Reform Package
Insurers and industry bodies have welcomed the government’s financial advice reform package which the government says will expand the supply of advice under a new model that will deliver simple advice...
View ArticleFAAA ‘Deeply Concerned’ on Latest Advice Reforms
The FAAA is “deeply concerned” about the latest Government advice reform announcements, saying the response could wind the clock back five years. In noting that Financial Services Minister Stephen...
View ArticleNew Adviser Community Platform
A free community platform for financial advisers, paraplanners and practice managers called Advisely has been launched by Iress. The technology company says that with increasing pressure on margins...
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