An important statistical snippet came to light during the hearings into legally enshrining the terms ‘financial planner/adviser’ – nearly 50 per cent of planners/advisers...

As it has become clearer how much capability is needed to comply with the FOFA reforms, advisers have turned to platforms to do most of heavy lifting. ...

Multi-manager funds deserve to be reconsidered by advisers and their clients, particularly because many managers have changed their approach to make the option more attra...

There has been plenty of debate around the implications flowing from the limited licensing arrangement for accountants, but Greg Holman argues it can be a win-win for acc...

BT Financial Group’s performance has helped drive a solid first-half performance for Westpac....

AIA Group has posted strong first quarter inflows from its pan-Asian operation leading to record growth in the value of new business....

Macquarie Group has announced a 17 per cent increase in net profit of $851 million for the full-year ended 31 March....

Legal experts Samantha Hills and Grant Holley dissect the best interests duty and the obligations that come with it....

BT Investment Management looks to target SMSFs on the back of strong first-half profit increase....

Peter Bull takes a closer look into why Warren Buffett would want to buy baked beans maker H.J. Heinz Co....

With the Federal Budget, end of financial year and Federal Election looming, the financial planning industry is still facing a number of critical legislative loose ends. ...