by Angus Woods
This is an exciting time for Adviser Ratings as we have just announced our first Equity Crowd Funding capital raise in support of our growth plans. Since our inception I have wanted to invite our customers to participate in the value upside of our…
by Adviser Ratings
There is a growing consensus that the industry needs to put on a united front in making the case that life insurance commissions remain. Any changes in this area need to have the support of the industry to ensure both that consumers are best served,…
by Adviser Ratings
New laws designed to help people consolidate their superannuation accounts could result in people losing the insurance cover, unless they contact their Super fund. The laws, which take effect from 1 July, will mean that life and disability…
by Adviser Ratings
If service providers can come up with solutions for advisers and smaller licensees at cost effective prices, there is a large and growing market eager to entertain possible change.
by Greg Anderson
I'm semi- retired with a super balance of $210,000 and wish to invest $200K in a 12 unit housing complex in Esk in SE Queensland. I own the land (value $150,000). I own 4 other houses valued at $1,300,000 with a $600k mortgage. I have $75k saving,…
by Justin Hooper
FOMO or “Fear Of Missing Out” is often seen as being associated with those “flakey” millennials. But FOMO is just the more recent name given to a dynamic that many people will be familiar with. It’s similar to those who feel “the grass is always…
by Adviser Ratings
In these times of industry disruption and change, there is plenty for advisers to think about if they are contemplating changing licensee or even becoming self licensed. Basic things, like how you might want to structure your remuneration are…
by Adviser Ratings
Recent research points to further evidence that the competition for advisers’ loyalties is heating up across various sectors of the advice landscape. We’ve been reporting on the disruption that new regulatory realities are creating in the business…
by Ryan Watson
Life can be unpredictable and when it comes to managing finances, instability can have a devastating impact. The good news is that, by being strategic about planning for wealth protection in uncertain times, you can help safeguard yourself against…