The solution to the fees and commissions debate doesn't have to be an either/or scenario....
Suncorp chief executive warns of negative consumer impact of 'churn'....
The two proposed national insurance injury and disability schemes recommended by the Productivity Commission are likely to affect total and permanent disability (TPD) ins...
AXA Australia has updated its AXA Elevate insurance offerings to help address longevity risk....
Tower Australia has revamped its Accelerated Protection life insurance offering and made it available on the IOOF Pursuit platform....
Just days before the completion of the AXA/AMP merger, AXA Australia has unveiled its updated North platform offer....
The Financial Ombudsman Service has hit out at recent industry suggestions that planners should have the right to appeal against determinations brought against them by th...
The focus on asset-based remuneration and a shift to fee-for-service advice within the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms could create a split between holistic adv...
Insurers need to reach into their own pockets to address underinsurance, writes Tim Browne....
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is about to launch a special award for female financial advisers, aimed at tackling the gender gap in the industry....
Zurich Australia will restructure to more closely resemble its global parent, with CEO David Smith to depart once the process is complete....
OnePath has launched a new online application tracking system for OneCare life insurance, which will allow advisers to view information about the status of all applicatio...
Australian Unity has appointed Mark Oliver to head up its risk insurance channel and help strengthen the firm’s relationship with accounting firms....
The life insurance market seems to have been focused on product updates and enhancements over the past couple of months, with Zurich being the latest player to introduce ...
Count Financial has emerged flush from the public listing of Countplus, and now holds key stakes affecting DKN, PIS and Mortgage Choice....
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...