In light of the recent experience pathway consultation, former AFA chief executive Phil Anderson has debated whether 10 years of experience can be comparable to a univers...
The Financial Advice Association Australia has recommended a 10-year sunset clause in the experience pathway to support older advisers, as it reveals its membership is eq...
The number of Insignia advisers has fallen to nearly 1,000, with the advice firm losing 72 advisers to micro-AFSLs over the years. ...
Vanguard research has revealed that Australians who seek advice and have a clear retirement plan have the highest levels of confidence about their future....
The financial software provider has announced its acquisition of WealthConnect, a digital advice practice management and CRM system. ...
The overall number of licensees has fallen by 15 per cent since January 2021, according to Wealth Data, but those focused solely on holistic advice have seen positive gro...
With growing expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia will extend its interest rates pause, some believe further hikes aren’t completely ruled out. ...
Despite its history of volatility, emerging markets offer rewarding returns for investors with long-term “emotional grit”, says this Fidelity investment director....
With sustainable investing becoming increasingly popular, 80 per cent of ASX 200 companies now link remuneration to ESG outcomes. ...
In its 2023 Landscape report, data agency Adviser Ratings has examined what you can expect from the average financial adviser and their practice in Australia....
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...