ASIC report reinforces importance of EDR process despite debt recovery processes against clients....
ING Direct has announced changes to its distribution model which will see the bank's financial advice and broking divisions merge....
The Property Council of Australia and the Retirement Village Association have merged and developed a new retiree lobby group to advocate for housing solutions. ...
William Blair & Company has appointed Alex Francois as head of Australia and New Zealand institutional distribution based in Sydney....
Dealer group Professional Investment Services has restructured with state manager roles being cut in a new regional approach....
The Productivity Commission has denied its final report mirrors a submission endorsed by Financial Services Minister Bill Shorten, and has pointed to key points of differ...
Chant West data confirms positive super returns and retail master trusts outperforming industry funds....
Concerns have been raised over the independence of the proposed default superannuation panel and the review period for MySuper products selected under modern awards....
Over the 12 months to 30 September, Challenger's funds management business has grown its total FUM by 27 per cent to $32.6 billion....
With major legislative change set to occur, the role software, technology and new media are playing in financial planning today is unprecedented....


BlackRock Australia plans to launch a Bitcoin ETF later this month, wrapping the firm’s US-listed version which is US$85 billion in size....
ASIC has banned a Melbourne-based financial adviser for eight years over false and misleading statements regarding clients’ superannuation investments....
ASIC has banned a Melbourne-based financial adviser who gave inappropriate advice to his clients including false and misleading Statements of Advice....
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...