EDITORIAL

Investor-owned fund manager IFM plans to use profits to generate financial flexibility in order to compete with other investment managers and drive expansion, according t...

To be recognised as true professionals, financial planners need the equivalent of a degree qualification. The FPA's Certified Financial Planner designation is not enough,...

With the Federal Election campaign now approaching the halfway mark, Mike Taylor notes that there has been precious little discussion about financial services, the Future...

The financial planning industry should be paying more attention to female advisers - as well as female clients....

Gemma Dale outlines the implications recent legislation could have for SMSF trustees who want to use limited recourse borrowing arrangements to acquire allowable assets....

The industry super funds are the big winners from the inevitable ban on financial advice commissions, but now it's time for the industry to move on, writes Mike Taylor....

The Cooper Review doesn't say anything about superannuation that financial planners didn't know already, writes Mike Taylor....

Gold has been in a bull market for the best part of a decade but, as Dominic McCormick writes, it still provides an excellent base for those looking for a solid investmen...

Robert Keavney discusses platform commissions, proposals to merge the Financial Planning Association and the Association of Financial Advisers, intra fund advice, and pro...

The insurance industry needs to adapt to the changing expectations of consumers, writes Jim Minto....

As competition in ETFs increases, it is important for financial advisers and investors to know exactly what they are buying and from whom, according to Tom Keenan. ...

Count confirms profit guidance but stakes in DKN and Mortgage Choice lift earnings per share....

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5 months 3 weeks ago

Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...

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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...

7 months 4 weeks ago

The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....

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ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....

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The Federal Court has made interim travel restraint orders against two Falcon Capital directors, while also freezing one director’s assets....

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