The increasing complexity of financial services legislation is responsible for the growing levels of frivolous legal claims against planners. ...

The financial services regulator has granted an extension on interim class order relief from the shorter product disclosure statement (PDS) regime. ...

MLC’s Keiran McIlwain outlines why and how greater estate planning expertise is critical for today’s financial advisers. ...

The FSC has warned the Fair Work Commission not to ignore looming Federal Government changes to the default fund regime....

The FSC’s pre-Budget submission argues for the retention of LISC but with a pause on payments aligned to the pause in the higher SG....

Swiss Re senior executive Helen Troup named as incoming CommInsure executive general manager ...

The AFA calls members to fight 'scare-mongering’ around consumer protection by engaging federal MPs on FOFA....

The Institute of Public Accountants has joined the ranks of those calling for advice to be made tax deductible....

Less than one in 20 Australians expect to maintain their current standard of living into retirement with excess savings, a survey shows....

Planners who have prepared for the full FDS regime should continue to use the work to build their value proposition and client relationships...