BDMs put through level five to understand adviser experience
Asteron Life is putting all of its business development managers through the level five financial services qualification so they can better understand what the new requirements are for advisers.
Cris Knell, executive general manager of distribution at Suncorp, says while there is a lot of change going on as the industry transitions to the Financial Services Legislation Amendment Act regime, Suncorp can see the advantages and opportunities that lie ahead.
“This is the conversation we’re having with advisers at the moment. It’s generating more opportunities than...MORE»
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