Survey reveals intentions and views of FINSIA members to FASEA draft
/FINSIA members have mixed feelings about FASEA draft education proposal for financial advisers.
Read MoreRisk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 24 July 2018
/AMP replaces Horizons with FASEA-compliant training program
TAL Risk Academy diabetes course launch
FASEA releases draft financial adviser exam guide
Risk People Updates as at 24 July 2018
/MetLife appoint new COO
MLC welcomes new, farewells old CEO
NIBA regional broker awards
AFA wants FASEA education deadlines extended
/The AFA has called on FASEA to rejig its proposed education requirements for financial advisers.
Read MoreRoyal Commission targets life insurance phone sales
/The Royal Commission has directed its gaze to poor phone sales tactics by life insurance companies, finding some good examples of bad behaviour.
Read MoreRisk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 9 July 2018
/AstuteWheel: new digital tool providing SoA's in an hour
Integrity Life to launch retail suite in October
Macquarie quits grandfathered commission
HSBC exits financial advice, closing its financial advice doors
ASIC vs. Refocus Financial Group
AMP FP facing civil penalties for alleged failures in insurance advice
ASIC pursuing advice firms misusing term 'independent'
Risk People as at 9 July 2018
/MLC Life welcomes new head of underwriting
ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Award finalists announced
Momentum Media names first Young Leaders in Finance Award winners
APRA and ASIC release new life claims data
/ASIC and APRA’s second round of data has been collected and released for life insurance claims for the second half of 2017.
Read MoreFintech's impact on the Australian finance sector
/A Monash Business School project is completing its four-stage research project, which kicked off in 2014.
Read MoreRisk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 29 May 2018
/MLC Life launches new mental health service
TAL providing mental health coaching for claims staff
CBA divests Chinese life insurer BoComm
AMP: record class actions filed
Westpac found engaging in unconscionable conduct
Risk People as at 29 May 2018
/CBA advice exec moves to BOQ
AMP replaces general legal counsel, risk chief of AMP Advice
AFA Award nominations open
ANZ dealer group chief resigns
NIBA VIC/TAS award winners
New budget details changes to superannuation group insurance arrangements
/The latest budget proposes further changes to the superannuation system, after changes every year since 2008.
Read MoreFinancial secrets and the family finances
/Recent research of Australian parents has revealed that almost a quarter keep financial secrets from their partner, with the secrets following trends.
Read MorePeople can tell if you are rich or poor just by looking at your face
/A University of Toronto study has shown that people can predict socio-economic status by looking at your face.
Read MoreBlockchain expected to simplify financial advice
/The introduction of blockchain into the financial advice sector is set to augment how advisers are able to spend their time.
Read MoreProduct, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 15 May 2018
/Zurich offers lifestyle program, updates Active product range and definitions
NAB to leave advice sector, divests wealth operations
ANZ to increase share buy-back, cuts sales incentives for advisors
CBA finds no evidence of compromised customer information
Mackellar’s AFS licence cancelled by ASIC
New International paraplanning standard launched in the UK
Recommendations submitted to the Royal Commission by ASIC and FPA
Class actions filed against AMP
Group life insurance offered as opt-in after Federal Budget
Risk People as at 15 May 2018
/Operating officer and advisory firm appointed by CountPlus
Victorian and Tasmanian 2018 NIBA award finalists revealed
Non-executive directors step down from AMP board
Guidance given to FASEA questioned by FPA
/FASEA’s determinations have been questioned regarding the necessary qualifications for financial planners.
Read MoreRisk Product, Company and Regulatory Updates as at 1 May 2018
/AMP adjusts product prices
ANZ OnePath adviser portal enhanced
Freedom to acquire life business
Boutique wealth manager signs to insurance offering
ASIC banning power increased
First Super supports action against AMP board
Class action against AMP to be investigated
AMP and banks advice failings may result in criminal charges
Risk people as at 1 May 2018
/MLC appoints general manager
HUB24 distribution team expanded
Nominations for AFA Excellence in Education Award open
