New CommInsure underwriting offer to improve adviser productivity
CommInsure has enhanced its underwriting offer with a new tele-interview service and upgrades to its underwriting rules to improve adviser productivity. The improvements are part of a wider program designed to deliver a more seamless and efficient experience for advisers applying for a client’s life insurance cover. Advisers will now have the option to request
May 15, 2017
Launching the Adviser Pricing Models Research Report
Like anyone that has nurtured and worked tirelessly to produce an in-depth research report, today’s announcement of the launch of the Adviser Pricing Models 4th Edition Research Report puts to bed one of the most extensive research reports conducted by Elixir Consulting to date and provides a sense of relief to principal Sue Viskovic. “This
May 15, 2017
Community sponsorship: put your money where your heart is
To nail community-based sponsorship, advisers have to think beyond the bottom line and take on causes in which they believe.
May 15, 2017
BT manoeuvres for growth with Panoramic transformation
BT Financial Group’s $600 million move to the Panorama platform is more than just a new look on old duds. The overhaul is designed to improve the business's chances for growth.
May 12, 2017
The six steps to building a great business
We've previously looked at differences between a practice and a business. Now, let’s explore some of the key requirements of an advice business that excels.
May 12, 2017
Super industry split on the budget’s downsizing provision
Opinions are split across the industry on the impact of new incentives for ‘downsizers’ unveiled in the federal budget.
May 12, 2017
The First-Home Super Saver Scheme can be a foot in the door
Take advantage of this chance to develop an advice relationship with the adult children of your older clients – to the benefit of all.
May 12, 2017
VanEck Vectors Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF trading on ASX
We are pleased to advise that the VanEck Vectors Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (ASX: PLUS) commenced trading on ASX today. PLUS tracks the Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index and is a portfolio of the highest yielding investment grade AUD corporate bonds. Investors can invest in PLUS on ASX for 0.32 %
May 11, 2017
AMP Limited reports first-quarter cash flows, AUM, update
AMP Limited (ASX: AMP; ADR: AMLYY) today reported cashflows and assets under management (AUM) for the first quarter to 31 March 2017 and provided an update on its Australian wealth protection business. Q1 17 Australian wealth management inflows increased 11 per cent from Q1 16 to A$6.4 billion. This was offset by a 19
May 11, 2017
Funds hope first-home saver accounts will engage Millennials
The budget's First Home Super Saver Scheme is not expected to drive a boom in home ownership but it could help get the Millennial generation thinking about their super.
May 10, 2017
