A large cohort of SMSFs and other retirees transitioning to drawdown phase as well as a volatile global market highlights the need for advice....
ASIC deputy chairman, Peter Kell has warned accountants the regulator will be visiting their firms to ensure they are operating within the new licensing regime....
Restoring trust and confidence in advice were the main drivers behind the reforms imposed on the financial advice industry from FOFA to professional standards, according ...
Figures from a Class Super report do not support fears SMSF exposure to residential property was contributing to the booming property market....
Advisers need to define their value proposition and prioritise advice needs for their clients due to the inevitable factor of lack of time to meet all advice needs....
The SMSF sector has too often left it to government and others to define professionalism but it is time to take control, according to the SMSF Association chief....
The superannuation industry is failing to communicate its positive contributions to members as segments are mud-slinging each other, according to APRA....
Money Management and Lonsec’s 30 anniversary of the Fund Manager of the Year awards has called for legendary past winners to attend this year....
The FPA has fined financial adviser, Darren Tindall $16,000 in addition to over $12,000 in costs and expenses for misleading and deceptive conduct....
The Financial Ombudsman Service has called for an increase in claims limits and compensation caps for small business disputes, which currently stood at $500,000. ...
The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....
ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....
The Federal Court has made interim travel restraint orders against two Falcon Capital directors, while also freezing one director’s assets....
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...