To be regarded as a serious profession, the industry must differentiate between properly qualified financial planners and those with lesser qualifications, writes Mike Ta...
The Financial Planning Association's move towards professionalism could turn out to be very costly for the organisation, writes Mike Taylor....
Dominic McCormick explains that when it comes to investing, the process is much less important than the character traits and the experience of the investment managers who...
Efficiency is key when it comes to choosing financial advice software, writes GEM Capital's Mark Draper....
Following the recent market rally, Dr Ron Bewley asks the question: is the Australian share market due for a correction?...
Recent comments by Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Bill Shorten have brought the Government's willingness to consult with the industry about FOFA ...
Regulators perpetually struggle to create a healthy environment for the provision of financial advice, however, Robert Keavney identifies several areas where they have mi...
As a political debate rages around the power of the major banks, Mike Taylor writes that far more is at stake than just home loan interest rates....
There is much to recommend in the proposal by the international Financial Planning Standards Board to push for global regulatory and legislative restrictions on the use o...
When it comes to investing in emerging markets, Eastern Europe is often overlooked. Marcus Svedberg outlines the opportunities available in this corner of the globe....
The move to fee for service will force many advisers to reassess the value they offer clients, and to re-evaluate the needs of each individual, writes Ray Griffin....
CommInsure's Tim Browne says it's time attention was paid to the preparedness of the financial services sector for society's looming health crises....
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...