AMP Receives Proposal From US-Based Company
AMP has confirmed it has received an “indicative, non-binding, conditional proposal” from a US-based company to acquire 100 percent of the shares in AMP Limited by way of scheme of arrangement.
A statement from the...
New Workplace Resilience Toolkit – Free to Australians
Olympic gold medallist and human performance consultant Alisa Camplin, in partnership with AIA Australia, has launched a free toolkit to arm Australians with "...evidence-based tools and techniques to elevate their resilience and set themselves...
New CommInsure Campaign Targeting Smokers
AIA Australia’s CommInsure brand is trialling a new initiative targeting insured smokers.
The new service revolves around a text messaging campaign which promotes the savings policy holders could make if they (or the insured life...
Remote November Exam Sitting Option for Melbourne Advisers – FASEA
Due to Covid-19 restrictions in Victoria and the continued closure of Melbourne metropolitan exam venues, FASEA announced, on October 21*, that the Melbourne physical location exams are not able to be offered for the...
Latest Poll – Simple or Complex Advice?
Our latest poll asks a simple question about a complex issue.
Can or should the relative complexity (and perceived risk) of personal financial advice provided to consumers inform the level of the qualifications required of...
ClearView Makes Key Senior Appointments
ClearView Wealth has announced key senior management appointments, as part of a business realignment, with Gerard Kerr joining in the newly-created position of General Manager, Life Insurance.
A statement from the insurer says Kerr will...
FPA Announces New Board Members
The FPA has announced that Kearsten James, Julie Matheson and Julian Place have been elected to its board.
A statement from the association says that James and Place will serve on the FPA board for...
NZ Set to Recognise Aussie Adviser Qualifications
New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority is proposing to recognise Australian financial adviser qualifications so Australian advisers can work in New Zealand from 15 March 2021 - without having to complete the training Kiwi advisers...
Key Centrepoint Appointment
Centrepoint Alliance has appointed well-known industry contributor Charles Smith as its National Recruitment Manager.
A statement from the company says that Smith brings significant experience in business development, channel strategies and adviser recruitment and retention.
Prior...
Call to Level the Playing Field for Financial Advisers
The Advisers Association (TAA) says any new model for financial advice must level the playing field for financial advisers.
Commenting on a research report launched last week by the Financial Services Council, which proposes a...