April 16, 2019
With confirmation of a Federal Election to be held in May, we’re keen for your feedback about what would be the best election outcome for advisers and consumers. (more…)
Category | General
Advice Opportunity in Millennials Market
April 4, 2019
Latest research released by MetLife reveals the millennials generation is mostly unprepared for the possibility of unemployment due to injury or illness. (more…)
Policy Replacement Activity in Decline
April 1, 2019
New research has revealed a meaningful reduction in replacement policy activity across both lump sum and income protection insurance products. (more…)
Consumers Confusing General and Personal Advice
March 29, 2019
ASIC has released research demonstrating consumers have difficulty in understanding the difference between general and personal advice, which it says exposes them to a greater risk of poor financial decisions. (more…)
Genetic Testing Moratorium – Update
March 18, 2019
In the lead-up to this week’s 2019 FSC Life Insurance Conference, the Financial Services Council has confirmed its genetic testing moratorium policy will be implemented from 1 July 2019. (more…)
New Licensee Rating System to Launch
March 1, 2019
Adviser Ratings has announced it will launch a new ‘quality of advice’ rating system for financial advice licensees. (more…)
Research Findings Can Assist Adviser-Client Engagement
February 28, 2019
A new study commissioned by MetLife Australia has found that many Australian couples and families could face financial hardship if the secondary income earner was unable to work. (more…)
Study Confirms Preference for Human Advice Over Robo Advice
February 27, 2019
A study released by the MDRT organisation affirms that consumers want technology to complement, rather than replace human financial advisers. (more…)
Scale Remains Key Factor in Advice Business Profitability
February 21, 2019
Scale continues to be a critical benchmark in determining the ongoing profitability of Australian advice practices, according to Business Health. (more…)
Post Royal Commission Risk Advice – What Needs to Change?
February 19, 2019
Passionate risk advice specialist, consultant and author, Chris Unwin**, has penned a brief article on what he thinks needs to change for the world of risk advice following the release of the Royal Commission recommendations. (more…)
