FPA canvasses two-way working relationship between professional bodies such as itself and ASIC....

With the naming of the first Abbott Cabinet, the Australian Financial Services industry has, unusually, found itself dealing with ministers who actually have some experie...

The AIST has signalled annuities as being a quick win for the Abbott Government if it moves to pull down regulatory barriers....

The recent change in Government could help to boost business confidence and increase hiring across the banking and financial services sector, according to Hays Banking di...

Australia’s growing “class action mentality” and the emergence of litigation funders have created fertile ground for claims against participants in the financial services...

The FOFA legislation once heralded was a long time coming – and with its implementation date has also arrived a raft of questions as to how parts of the legislation will ...

The ABA has asked the Federal Government to consider the new bank levy as part of a broader inquiry into Australia’s financial services sector, or do away with it entirel...

Due to the wave of change ripping through the financial services industry, law firms specialising in this sector will be fighting for your business. Leanne Mezrani points...

The Federal Opposition has signaled tighter governance for industry super funds on the basis that their power now rivals that of the banks....

SPAA claims $2000 self-education cap will undermine maintenance of professionalism in SMSF sector....

Law firms seem to be rubbing their hands together amid increased consolidation in the financial services industry. Justin Whealing reports....

While most of the financial services industry expects business activity to grow over the next year, most employers continue to remain cautious about increasing salaries i...

Kevin White joins Easton Investment as managing director ...

ASIC Commissioner Peter Kell has been promoted to deputy chair for a five-year period and will commence his new role on 6 May....