A new member organisation has been formed, established by three former directors of the Profession of Independent Financial Advisers....
The term ‘general advice’ should be renamed ‘general information’ according to Scientiam, in order to strengthen consumer protections and minimise confusion....
Compassion should be given to those advisers who have not yet passed the financial adviser exam, according to the AFA’s Phil Anderson, rather than condemnation....
Organisations have welcomed the Albanese Labor government and the appointment of Stephen Jones as minister for financial services with hopes for a focus on education and ...
US-based investment manager Vaughan Nelson has partnered with Investors Mutual to launch a global small and mid-cap fund for Australian retail investors....
The number of financial advisers could fall to 14,000 in the next couple of years, according to AFA President Sam Perera, but the Quality of Advice review could mean impr...
The purchase of financial firms is varying by state with strong demand in Western Australia and buyers considering interstate deals....
Being flexible and understanding female staff within an advisory firm can translate into a better relationship with female clients....
Aviva Investors has hired Sam Tripuraneni from BlackRock as head of sustainable outcomes to oversee the firm’s climate and social transition....
Australian Super and Australian Retirement Trust are expected to see assets under management reach $1 trillion by 2040, according to KPMG....


ASIC has canceled the AFSL of Sydney-based asset consultant and research firm....
BlackRock Australia plans to launch a Bitcoin ETF later this month, wrapping the firm’s US-listed version which is US$85 billion in size....
ASIC has banned a Melbourne-based financial adviser for eight years over false and misleading statements regarding clients’ superannuation investments....
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...