Editorial

National curriculum a win for financial planners

The launch of a national curriculum for financial planning degrees by the Financial Planning Education Council was a major win for the industry in 2012....

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FPA accused of failing to 'hold the line' on opt-in

The Financial Planning Association’s ‘side deal’ with the Industry Super Network on FOFA drew plenty of flack from many key industry figures....

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Financial Services Council draws fire over its position on churning

The Financial Services Council's position on life insurance churn proved controversial, attracting criticism from the likes of Synchron's Don Trapnell....

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Plan B's Andrew Black finds himself being followed by IOOF

Plan B's Andrew Black could be forgiven for thinking he is being followed by IOOF in the wake of its acquisition of the dealer group....

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AMP launches SMSF play with Cavendish acquisition

AMP's acquisition of Cavendish Group marked the beginning of a major push into the SMSF sector, while in the same month IOOF launched its bid for Plan B....

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Will APRA begin to flex its muscle in the wake of Trio and Storm?

While APRA has recently been handed additional powers it remains to be seen whether it is prepared to use these new powers....

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Do super funds need more time to prepare for Stronger Super?

Organisations such as the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia have suggested super funds have not been given enough time to come to terms with the complexiti...

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The outlook for Australian property investors

Recent economic news has some predicting the Australian economy is undergoing massive change. Daryl Wilson looks at the arguments and the potential impacts on property in...

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Why legally enshrining ‘financial planner/adviser’ is a necessary step

Mike Taylor writes that legally enshrining the term ‘financial planner/adviser’ is a necessary step towards creating a barrier to an industry being tarnished by spivs and...

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Direct investing comes of age

As part of their value-add, financial planners are increasingly putting in the time to build direct share portfolios for their clients. Are direct investments the new coo...

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Is the fairy tale over for Australian equities?

Schroders' Martin Conlon warns a decline in cash rates and a bond market pricing further cuts could signal the end of the dream run for Australian equities....