Editorial

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...

Editorial

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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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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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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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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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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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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Squeezing out the charlatans in the financial planning industry

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...

Editorial

Everybody pays when the banks get too powerful

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....

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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....

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Emerging markets – the investment opportunities in Eastern Europe

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....