 
The ATO has given the green light for advisers to use simple super recontribution strategies for their clients, writes Deborah Wixted....
Changes to tax rules have simplified the tax treatment of superannuation savings transferred from overseas, writes Kevin Smith....
Investors are less interested in the fees-versus-commissions debate and much more interested in finding an adviser they can depend on, writes Craig Dunn....
One of the persistently used objections to choice of fund is ‘mis-selling’....
Rudy Haddad finds out what ‘gainfully employed’ really means....
Many financial planners are defining their target markets in the wrong way. Carolyn Stafford looks at how this can be turned around....
Rob Keavney argues systematic rebalancing adds returns, reduces volatility and ensures planners don’t leave clients with maximum exposure at market crests – so why isn’t ...
Helping your clients get what they need requires a team effort from you and a host of other professionals, says Jennie Murray....
Tony Rumble argues the risk of protected loans can be diminished if used in a progressive manner....
Competition for clients is heating up among financial planning firms, particularly the small to medium boutique firms, but there are some serious service gaps in the prod...


ASIC has canceled the AFSL of Sydney-based asset consultant and research firm....
ASIC has banned a Melbourne-based financial adviser for eight years over false and misleading statements regarding clients’ superannuation investments....
ASIC has banned a Melbourne-based financial adviser who gave inappropriate advice to his clients including false and misleading Statements of Advice....
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...