2016

BT Financial Group today rejected ASIC’s interpretation of what constitutes general versus personal advice and will vigorously oppose the action ASIC has brought against it.

BT Panorama has taken out the award for Best use of IT in Private Banking/Wealth Management at the Banking Technology Awards in London.

Class has identified BT as having strong platform growth in 2016 according to the company’s most recent Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Benchmark Report.

Collaborative practice was the focus of the Stella Network’s recent session, ‘Stella and the law’ in Sydney last week.

Inquiries around non-concessional super contributions have doubled in the last month showing super remains top of mind according to BT Advice Technical’s September quarter round-up of adviser queries.

Securitor has recognised its outstanding advisers and practices at a gala dinner on Friday 14 October, attended by over 200 advice professionals.

BT Financial Group (BTFG) today responded to ASIC’s life insurance review. CEO, Brad Cooper, said BTFG is committed to ensuring its claims practices are fair.

Leading licensee Securitor, formed in 1986, has reached its thirty year milestone of partnering with some of Australia’s most high calibre advisers and accountants.

BT’s life insurance business has ranked first among life insurers and achieved a user satisfaction score of 87 per cent, the highest in the Australian life insurance industry.

The majority of Australians have no idea how long they will be retired, despite retirement being a regular thought for one in five Australians.

BT Financial Group (BTFG) has seen a 50 per cent surge around queries relating to superannuation matters since the same time last year, according to its Advice Technical team.

Ascalon Capital Managers (“Ascalon”), a leading Asia-Pacific strategic investor in hedge funds, today announced it plans to acquire an equity stake in Seyon Asset Management Ltd (“Seyon”).

School for Social Entrepreneurs & BT launches inaugural program for budding entrepreneurs Introducing 17 social change-makers

BT is pleased to report that its unique health outcome measure has so far tracked the rehabilitation of 300 customers, one year since it was launched.

BT calls for stronger retirement options to overhaul its retirement offerings to meet the needs of the country’s greying population.

BT Panorama is now being used by 1600 SMSFs according to BT Head of SMSF, Mr Craig Lawrenson.

Westpac Group has been named the number one employer for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) employee inclusion.

The spending habits and investment choices of men and women are poles apart, with lessons to be learnt from both sides of the gender equation.

Macgraw has been announced the winner of the 2016 BT Emerging Fashion Designer Award at the BT Runway For Success event held tonight at the Royal Hall of Industries.

Preparing for life's 'unexpected occurrences' is a savings priority for many Australians while winning lotto is considered a possible funding strategy for retirement.

The Life Insurance Company of the Year is BT, according to Plan for Life and the Association of Financial Advisers, who held their annual awards event last night in Sydney.

BT and St.George are proud to sponsor ‘Gaybies: We are not a hypothetical’ a public photo exhibition presented by Gayby Baby and Head On Photo Festival that will run throughout this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival.

BT Financial Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Houghton as General Manager, Insurance.