The requirement to hold an AFSL when providing advice should extend to SMSF property spruikers, says ASFA....
Australian hedge funds have been given a clean bill of health by ASIC largely because most investors are institutional....
The recent change in Government could help to boost business confidence and increase hiring across the banking and financial services sector, according to Hays Banking di...
ASIC has acknowledged an Abbott Federal Government’s intended amendments to FOFA but will not be altering its approach until they become law....
APRA warns lenders against letting the current low interest rate environment drive up unsustainable housing credit....
Former fund manager claims actively managed funds’ fees charge investors more than once for same services....
Concern expressed that Budget deficit may see retention of Labor’s move to tax pension earnings in excess of $100,000....
ATO’s approach to the segregation of pension assets aimed at SMSFs, despite implications for large APRA-regulated funds....
A new analysis suggests recent legislative change will increase the scope for financial planners to work with accountants in the SMSF advice space. ...
On the back of comments made by ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer, SPAA has welcomed the regulator's recognition and acknowledgement of professional service providers in the ...


ASIC has released the results of the latest adviser exam, with August’s pass mark improving on the sitting from a year ago. ...
The inquiry into the collapse of Dixon Advisory and broader wealth management companies by the Senate economics references committee will not be re-adopted. ...
While the profession continues to see consolidation at the top, Adviser Ratings has compared the business models of Insignia and Entireti and how they are shaping the pro...
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...