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Headfirst: mental health drives insurance code update
The Financial Services Council’s new draft Code of Practice includes a number of proposals aimed at doing more to accommodate mental health and the welfare of consumers.
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Rice Warner says super overhaul will confuse members
Members making claims without realising they are no longer insured is one negative effect Rice Warner says would rise from planned reforms.
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Soft skills for life
A recent survey on what clients want out of insurance services reveals consumers value a personal relationship with their adviser most.
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Where to now for the life insurance industry
It is going to be more important than ever for life cover to be sold by advisers who have a deep understanding of why people might need it, writes Andrew Main.
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Which way to cover?
The insurance industry is at an inflection point, but it has the chance to turn around its poor consumer perception and deliver a better experience for Australians.
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The big edge in small caps
Managed funds have found a way to push back against the trend towards passive by swimming in the diminutive end of the ASX, where expertise and capacity for research can pay off.
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Aged-care advice emerges as key sector
As the population grows older, this industry segment is becoming a much bigger factor in financial planning practices. Integrating it into the business is critical.
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Wall Street drop a reminder to think long term
Despite a recent plunge, there are signs the S&P 500’s rally will continue longer term, partly due to Trump’s infrastructure program.
