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Financial planning

Former motivational speaker Christopher Koch promoted a fictitious, international, high-yield investment - telling investors they would receive returns of up to 150 per c...

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Financial planning

The New Zealand competition watchdog has delayed its decision on AMP's bid for AXA Asia Pacific for another two weeks....

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Tools & guides

MLC's Jon de Fries explains why income protection insurance can be just as important for higher income earners and discusses some policy ownership issues....

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Financial planning

The 'opt in' provisions for continuing advice and professional indemnity insurance were just two of the key issues tabled at the AFA Leadership Licensee Forum this week....

Life/Risk

The Australian Catholic Superannuation & Retirement Fund (ACSRF) has introduced changes to its insurance offering for members to provide greater benefits and flexibility ...

People & Products

AMP appoints Kevin Canning as regional leader/business development manager in Queensland and Reece Foster as business development manager....

Financial planning

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) and Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) are keen to have representation on the Future of Financial Advice expert advisory pan...

Financial planning

Professional Investment Holdings (PIH), the parent company of one of the country's largest non-institutionally owned dealer groups, has confirmed it has partnered with Cr...

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Financial planning

The Federal Government’s decision to reduce concessional super contributions has prompted many Australians to cancel their life insurance cover through super, according t...

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Financial planning

NAB buys further into US market via acquisition....

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Editorial

The Henry Review, the Government's overview of Australia's tax system, has failed to suggest action on the life insurance/risk needs of consumers....

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Financial planning

MMC Contrarian has received regulatory approval of its acquisition of MBF Life and Clearview Retirement Solutions from BUPA Australia, which is set to be completed by 11 ...

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Financial planning

Insurance is not just about the numbers, says Col Fullagar. He explains why it is so important to get the claims dispute process right....

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Financial planning

Tower Limited has improved its profit in New Zealand despite a still spluttering funds management sector....

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Financial planning

Assistant Treasurer Nick Sherry has launched a booklet outlining the benefits of Islamic finance and aimed at dispelling misconceptions....

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