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ASIC blows hot and cold on Storm Financial

Whatever ASIC says about its inaction over the collapse of Storm Financial, the FOFA reforms will not prevent history repeating itself, writes Mike Taylor....

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How to choose the right income protection insurance plan

The complexity of income protection insurance plans presents a great challenge when opting for cover, writes Chris Kirby....

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What financial planners must do to become a profession

To be regarded as a serious profession, the industry must differentiate between properly qualified financial planners and those with lesser qualifications, writes Mike Ta...

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FPA’s professionalism push to have a heavy price

The Financial Planning Association has outlined a radical agenda in its attempt to evolve into a professional association but, as Mike Taylor reports, the ultimate transf...

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Wrap platforms getting lost in the remuneration mix

Justin Delaney explains why the current debate over financial advice remuneration models means the industry is in danger of losing sight of the purpose of wrap platforms....

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How to pick the right investment manager

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...

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Efficiency is key when choosing financial advice software

Efficiency is key when it comes to choosing financial advice software, writes GEM Capital's Mark Draper....

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The possible heavy costs of the FPA’s push to professionalism

The Financial Planning Association's move towards professionalism could turn out to be very costly for the organisation, writes Mike Taylor....

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Is the Australian share market due for a correction?

Following the recent market rally, Dr Ron Bewley asks the question: is the Australian share market due for a correction?...

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Are the financial planning industry’s FOFA criticisms being ignored?

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 ...

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How financial advice regulators are missing the mark

Regulators perpetually struggle to create a healthy environment for the provision of financial advice, however, Robert Keavney identifies several areas where they have mi...

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Is it time for financial planners to reassess their value proposition?

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....