Low Demand for Risk Advisers in 2012

Only 3% of advice practices are looking for a risk adviser to join them in 2012, according to a survey conducted by a financial planning recruitment specialist.

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News in Brief

  • Workplace Tablet Use Grows
  • Macquarie Extends Partnership with Jessica Watson
  • Advisers Demand Stability - Sentry

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Advisers Reinforce Objections to FoFA

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The results of our latest poll indicate financial advisers continue to hold fundamental objections to the Government’s Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reform agenda.

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Latest Appointments

  •  New Zurich BDM
  • Actuaries Institute Announces New President
  • Crowe Horwath Targets SME Market

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OnePath Brings Inforce Book Online

Advisers now have the ability to view their clients’ OneCare and World of Protection inforce policies in real time, thanks to a new initiative from OnePath.

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CommInsure Signs On with UHG

CommInsure has appointed Unified Healthcare Group (UHG) on a four year contract to provide medical information services to its adviser network.

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ASIC Bans Former Insurance Company Director

A former insurance company director from South Australia has been permanently banned from providing financial services, according to a statement issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

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Employment Barriers for the Over-50s

The majority of older Australians want to keep working past the age of 50, but are concerned about their physical condition becoming a barrier to employment, according to new research.

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Roundtable to Continue Super Debate

Further debate over Australia’s superannuation system is set to take place this year, following the announcement by the Federal Government of its intention to host a ‘Superannuation Roundtable’.

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Suncorp Reshuffles Product and Service Teams

Suncorp Life has merged its life risk and superannuation and investments teams into one business unit, saying the move will further support independent financial advisers and grow direct distribution.

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