While 40% of exchange traded funds product launches were of active ETFs during 2021, investors remain wedded to passive products which account for 92% of net flows....
Over a quarter of paraplanners would be open to becoming financial advisers, creating an opportunity for them to consider the professional year as hundreds exit the indus...
In the move by firms to delegate away low-value tasks, technology is improving but still struggles to keep pace with all the various parts of financial advice....
E&P Financial Group has confirmed that the accounting of returns for self-managed super funds will be unaffected by the voluntary administration of Dixon Advisory....
Who pays to complete the outstanding administration for self-managed super funds will be a question for clients of the failed Dixon Advisory....
While most markets have seen their market concentration increase, Australia has been a “notable exception” as diversification in the ASX 200 has improved across sectors....
Advice practices which can show they are able to scale up their business via the introduction of new talent are going to be the most valuable firms going forward....
There is a preference for cyclical equities in areas such as green infrastructure while small-caps remain an attractive asset class after strong performance in 2021....
Women’s financial security should not be overlooked by the Government when it comes to ending violence against women, according to the Australian Institute of Superannuat...
Boutique firm Firetrail Investments has poached Fidelity’s Anthony Doyle to work as head of investment strategy on its global opportunities fund....
The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....
Despite the financial adviser exam being rooted in ethics, two professional year advisers believe the lack of support and transparency from the regulator around the exam ...
Australian retirees could increase their projected annual incomes by as much as 51 per cent through comprehensive financial advice, according to a Vanguard study, but cos...
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...