There will always be a big question mark over whether churn was a real problem or a handy political lever, but the outcome represents the exercise of pragmatic politics....
In part one of a two-part article, Col Fullagar will consider an alternative way to achieve Trowbridge's suggested reforms for life insurance companies, and in so doing s...
The AFA has received the required number of forms needed for an extraordinary general meeting....
There can be no doubting how many life/risk advisers remain aggrieved by the LIF outcome, but bi-partisan Parliamentary support means there is no unscrambling the omelett...
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has argued the legislation underpinning the LIF is 'relatively feeble' and wants tougher action to eliminate commissio...
While 2015 threw up its share of challenges for financial planners and the broader financial planning industry, it also confirmed that planners could speak with one voice...
The Life Insurance Framework and other key issues are on the agenda when key planner groups meet with the new Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer this week....
The latest Investment Trends research reveals advisers were already adjusting to the post-Trowbridge reality, with one in five ready to switch insurers....
The Financial Services Council (FSC) is shaping a new, post-Trowbridge code of conduct for life/risk insurers....
Industry leaders are warning that changes to the way life/risk advisers are remunerated will put pressure on the industry, but believe the Life Insurance Framework is “wo...
The length of time taken to transition to new hybrid remuneration structures remains the last major issue to be resolved resulting from the Trowbridge Report....
ASIC signals that despite the industry’s position responding to Trowbridge, it is continuing to pursue enforcement over life/risk misconduct....
The Trowbridge and ASIC review into retail life insurance has put unwarranted spotlight on churn and commissions rather than quality of advice, Tria argued. ...
The AFA acknowledges that the approach outlined by the FPA on Trowbridge accords very closely with its own but deadlines remain the issue....
More announcements expected on move from upfront commissions amid advisers feeling rushed on Trowbridge....
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...
This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....