Robo-adviser offerings and platforms are a source of significant focus for wealth management firms, according to KPMG, as well as how technology can improve the value and...
Australia’s fund management industry has grown significantly to $4.3 trillion in FUM, however complex regulatory policy prevents the nation from properly competing with i...
The declining volume of risk advisers meant KPMG has found a rising lapse rate for insurance policies arranged by independent financial advisers, particularly in the TPD ...
Being able to offer attractive retirement income products will be essential for advisers in coming years if they want to attract and retain clients. ...
Australia’s educated workers have benefitted from a tight labour market and improved job flexibility but later retirement comes with its own policy implications, say econ...
KPMG has released their annual ‘Keeping us up at night’ report, highlighting the five most-pressing issues facing business leaders in 2023....
The Big Four banks have reported combined cash earnings of $28.5 billion but signs are pointing towards challenging conditions, according to EY and KPMG....
The Fund Executives Association has appointed a new chief executive as Joanne Davison departs after nine years....
KPMG economists have responded to Treasurer Jim Chalmers economic update, stating the inflation forecast is “confronting” for the rest of the year and spending cuts are n...
The number of fintech firms has more than doubled between 2017 and 2021, according to KPMG, but firms are being stymied by recruitment difficulties in the local market....
Australian Super and Australian Retirement Trust are expected to see assets under management reach $1 trillion by 2040, according to KPMG....
Superannuation funds have a role to play in providing advice as research by KPMG has found those members who sought advice were less likely to switch funds during market ...
Australia’s four major banks have delivered $14.4 billion in combined headline cash earnings for the 2022 half year, up $700 million or 5.1% from 2021 half year results....
The firm, formerly known as IOOF, has been praised by KPMG as a “rare” company that is tying environmental metrics to long-term incentive plans....
2022 is set to have less compliance and regulatory activity, writes Zach Castles, leaving advisers with more time to focus on helping consumers and improving their busine...
trustees are already requesting such confirmations when advisory fees (even via fixed term agreements) are deducted from...
CSLR should be broken down into 2 sub sectors, one for product manufacturers and one for financial advisers. Product ma...
We must stand up and show our opposition to both the ASIC Levy and CSLR as they both contribute to the high cost of advi...