PIMCO: Negative interest rate policies may be part of the problem
Key Points: · Policymakers may have significantly underestimated the economic and market risks of a negative interest rate policy, a tool that may be increasingly ineffective at boosting growth and inflation. · Negative interest rate policy is a contributing factor to the financial market volatility of the past few months and is possibly one of
February 12, 2016
How a dud stock tip drove the CFP program’s top participant
For this year’s Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award winner there was never any thought of not achieving the highest designation possible.
February 12, 2016
Why passive ETFs are likely to be a poor bet
Active value investors will eventually bounce back, but not by buying ETFs. Nathan Bell says any easy money post GFC has probably already been made.
February 12, 2016
Beware – not all infrastructure companies are created equal
A new index is designed to help identify truly defensive infrastructure assets that will deliver on protecting capital in market downturns.
February 12, 2016
DomaCom thumbs up to reopening of Kidman sale
The property fund manager DomaCom, has welcomed the decision by S. Kidman & Co to reopen the company’s sale process for Australian parties. DomaCom Chief Executive Officer Arthur Naoumidis said this announcement, which has been endorsed by Treasurer Scott Morrison, simply reflects the reality that there is genuine public interest in keeping the iconic Kidman
February 11, 2016
IMCA forms strategic alliance to increase participation
Gaining members from the sophisticated end of the industry and increasing participation in CIMA accreditation and CPD are the aims.
February 10, 2016
No need for advisers to fear the advance of robo-advice
New platforms provide the opportunity to reshape your business. They’re no threat, simply because people still want to talk to a person.
February 10, 2016
Build long and fruitful relationships on scalable advice
Scalable advice that leverages technology for efficient delivery will allow clients and advisers to share more of life. Peter Malekas writes.
February 10, 2016
TAL makes good Health Sense for Advisers
As the life industry continues to evolve, and a refined focus around the alignment of health and life insurance strengthens, we are excited to launch TAL Health Sense: Fit for Life. TAL General Manager, Retail Distribution Niall McConville said the program has launched with a simple lifetime discount that rewards clients for thinking sensibly about
February 09, 2016
Synchron nears product launch, reveals AIA as partner
Synchron's quest to redesign life insurance in Australia is nearing an end, with product design now in the home stretch.
February 08, 2016
FirstTech mobile app puts latest technical info at advisers’ fingertips
Colonial First State (CFS) has launched a new mobile app from the award-winning* FirstTech team to help financial advisers provide better service for their clients. The initial release app gives advisers free access to FirstTech content on their smartphone or tablet, with a promise of more to come. CFS Head of Retail Sales, Rick Di
February 08, 2016
Execute this. Or not, as the case may be
A seemingly simple transaction-only request from a client still demands you give a detailed response – for the protection of both parties.
February 07, 2016
