A gap remains between perceived costs and time required in running an SMSF amongst those who were contemplating setting up an SMSF, according to Investment Trends....
ASIC has banned Roan Financial Group’s Darren Tindall from providing financial services for five years after the FPA received a complaint against him for dishonest conduc...
While the industry has welcomed the passage of the professional standards bill, Kelly O’Dwyer has reiterated the Government’s arguments against a Royal Commission into ba...
An increasing number of claims dented AMP’s wealth protection business and masked the performance of other departments, CEO Craig Meller said....
In welcoming the passage of the professional standards bill for advisers, the AFA chief executive said it would aid in improving consumer perception of financial advisers...
CBA has completed assessing the remaining cases in its advice review program, with the compensation amount totalling $23 million to date....
Advisers were hesitating to use social media to engage with clients for fear of reputational risk, while also citing lack of education as an issue....
Financial planners advising SMSF clients are overlooking small APRA funds as an alternative for those who want to exit SMSFs, according to John Wiseman....
Automated investment advice is mirroring traditional advice by delivering product-led solutions when it should be broadening its scope to improve quality of advice....
SMSF Association chief executive, Andrea Slattery has stepped down as CEO/managing director, effective from May...
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...