Robert Keavney discusses platform commissions, proposals to merge the Financial Planning Association and the Association of Financial Advisers, intra fund advice, and pro...

The insurance industry needs to adapt to the changing expectations of consumers, writes Jim Minto....

Deborah Wixted discusses the options for terminally ill clients who want to withdraw their superannuation before preservation age....

Plan B has confirmed its profit position and moved to fully acquire Strategic Financial Management....

Count confirms profit guidance but stakes in DKN and Mortgage Choice lift earnings per share....

Direct life insurance is here to stay, writes Marcello Bertasso, but consumers may prefer the peace of mind offered by a policy that is underwritten upfront....

The electoral cycle has overtaken the Government's agenda to change the financial planning industry and, as Mike Taylor reports, the ultimate outcome will be dictated by ...

Since there is bipartisan support for the removal of commissions from planner remuneration, the outcome of a Federal Election will not change the fact that commissions ar...

Andrew Biviano discusses the options available to clients who want to split their concessional contributions with their spouse....

Trinity Limited is forecasting a loss of between $50 million to $59 million as it seeks to get its financing position in order....

IFSA doesn't have the numbers to be able to claim it represents the financial services industry, so its recent name change is just a rebranding, writes Mike Taylor....