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...

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

Tim Sanderson takes a look at the Centrelink compensation rules for those unable to work due to injury....

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

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....

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...

Julie Steed explains why a small APRA fund can provide clients with control but without the administration responsibilities....

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

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

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

David O'Connell explains the advantages of the new rules for superannuation borrowing....