Is the illusion of knowledge holding your business back?
Steve Wright asks: Is the illusion of knowledge holding your business back by preventing you from growing your skills as an adviser?
In 1995 McArthur Wheeler robbed two banks in Pittsburgh, USA, fully aware there were security cameras and without a mask. When arrested he was genuinely surprised - he had, after all, rubbed lemon juice on his face, believing it would make him invisible.
This incident led two American Social Psychologists, David Dunning and Justin Kruger, to do a research project culminating...MORE»
Digital Signatures and FraudThursday, March 28th, 9:58AM
As many of you will have noted, lately, we've seen a distinct shift in providers' approach to document sign-off with digital signature systems. MORE» |
Southern Cross latest insurer to get FMA warningTuesday, March 26th, 1:57PM
Southern Cross is the latest insurer to be pinged by the Financial Markets Authority for not correctly applying discounts to clients. MORE» |
The AI revolution in financial advice: A reality check
Russell Hutchinson looks asks whether artificial intelligence (AI) is a threat or a help to financial advisers.
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Financial adviser Kevin Smee has suggested it's time to rethink health insurance, including making premium tax deductible again to help take the pressure off the public system.
MORE»28-year streak for Fidelity
Fidelity Life has kept its A- minus rating from AM Best - again.
MORE»Appalling insurance industry service levels
Adviser Jon- Paul Hale reckons insurance company service levels have dropped to an appallingly low level across the industry.
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