Fear and loathing in emerging markets
Many emerging markets still promise sizeable returns for asset owners because of the favourable demographics, says Mark Burgess, chair of HESTA's investment committee.
June 21, 2019
ASIC commissioner values advice, but not ‘ratbags’
Danielle Press and Joanna Bird talk to Professional Planner about the true value of advice, limited license abuse, capital requirements for licensees and the challenge of regulating MDAs.
June 20, 2019
Funds must take slavery out of supply chains
The introduction of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act is a giant step forward because it has thrown labour abuse sharply into focus for both consumers and super fund members, says Christian Super chief, Ross Piper.
June 20, 2019
How to change: Seven steps to advice business transitions
Switching your investment model, pricing structure or even crossing over to managed accounts needs to approached as a project, not a problem, according to David Haintz.
June 18, 2019
M&A spree continues with Fiducian’s MyState buy
The purchase is part of a recent run of acquisitions by firms taking advantage of a surging buyers’ market and betting on the profitability of advice.
June 17, 2019
AFA/FPA confirm alliance, join life insurance movement
The FPA and AFA’s new taskforce, an extension of an alliance the two representative bodies confirmed in May, adds weight to the life insurance industry's ‘single voice’ movement.
June 17, 2019
Westpac finalising advice referral partners
After folding its BTFG brand internally and exiting personal advice, Westpac is close to settling on a panel of ‘specialist advice businesses’ to send client referrals to.
June 14, 2019
A case study in front running disruption: Centrepoint
Transparency with advisers was an essential part of the transformation process Centrepoint Alliance CEO Angus Benbow kicked off close to a year ago now. Leaders have no choice but to face into the challenges, he says.
June 12, 2019
‘Not all commissions are bad’: Insurance advisers find a single voice
Policy experts, practitioners, representative bodies and business leaders gathered together to establish a single voice in support of better consumer outcomes and a sustainable sector ahead of a landmark review.
June 11, 2019
