Accounting firm HLB Mann Judd has recommended the Federal Government examine the current taxes levied on the transfer of assets between generations as part of its impendi...

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has issued new prudential standards governing the issue of outsourcing that are applicable to life insurance companies, aut...

The 2006 Financial Planners Report, compiled by AC Nielsen, has revealed the majority of advisers believe their dealer groups are providing them with good support and ser...

Effective communication and concentrating on client’s needs apart from tax are the most important factors financial planners must focus on as the demand for tax effective...

The recent merger between Vector Financial Services and Financial Services Partners has allowed the dealer group to establish a Centre of Technical Excellence in its Melb...

Independent financial planning dealer group Centric Wealth is currently in the process of reviewing its platform offerings for clients with a view to formulating one plat...

IOOF has announced it will acquire the remaining share of Perennial Investment Partners it does not currently own for an initial payment of $67.9 million plus a possible ...

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has brought 18 charges of theft and dishonesty against a financial adviser in the Bendigo Magistrates Court....

The nomination process for the 2006 Money Management Financial Planner of the Year award has now begun....

Professional Investment Services has given its advisers and clients access to a new income fund that will be managed by Australian Unity Investments....