If banks and super funds were to begin providing advice, this advice director expects it would “absolutely spark another round” of mergers and acquisitions. ...
With an ATO review underway to make financial advice tax deductible, Tangelo Advice Consulting’s Conrad Travers has reiterated why this would be a positive step forward f...
The investment platform has appointed Richard Large as chief technology officer, a former CTO at Australia’s $250 billion sovereign wealth fund. ...
In questioning whether financial advice is “too complex” for the average Australian, Sarah Abood has reiterated the importance of digital tools to address accessibility c...
The fund management firm’s proprietary risk dashboard has predicted a 75 per cent probability of a recession in the US....
Since 11 March 2020, the financial services ombudsman has registered over 17,000 COVID-related complaints relating to banking, insurance and other financial services....
Whilst micro-AFSLs’ numbers continue to grow, larger licensees including AMP and Insignia Financial are struggling to hold down their advisers....
The Australian ETF industry saw trading values fall to their lowest values in over two years as April’s figure was almost half its March value....
Both fund management firms have launched two new exchange-traded funds with a focus on developed markets, infrastructure and real estate trusts. ...
While Europe steams ahead with sustainable investment, Australian investors sit on two ends of the ESG spectrum when it comes to sustainable funds, according to ClearBrid...
AMP has settled on two court proceedings: one class action which affected superannuation members and a second regarding insurer policies. ...
ASIC has released the results of the latest adviser exam, with August’s pass mark improving on the sitting from a year ago. ...
The inquiry into the collapse of Dixon Advisory and broader wealth management companies by the Senate economics references committee will not be re-adopted. ...
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...