The decision to withhold submissions from its consultation into affordable advice is a contrary move by the corporate regulator when the advice industry has funded the $3...
As TAL acquires Westpac Life Insurance, experts believe international ownership of life insurers is no bad thing as it will bring expertise and specialisation but a small...
The Royal Commission into Aged Care was not directed at advisers but, Chris Dastoor writes, the outcomes have implicated how clients perceive the industry....
Last year’s volatility has prompted several listed investment vehicles to move away from the structure but firms operating them say there are still benefits, writes Laura...
The biggest concern from advisers is that they are no longer able to do what they love but there is still room in the industry for innovation and renewed purpose, Jodie B...
Demutualisation of insurers has led to a destruction of value, writes Michael Pillemer, so remutualising could be a valid idea to rebuild consumer trust....
Investors may be using the pandemic to find the next FAANG, writes James Williamson, but history shows this period is only the latest cycle....
The Sydney-based Money Management team may be in week nine (and counting) of a hard lockdown but not every firm is suffering work from home problems....
Outsider does not have many, or any, big dreams. All Outsider ever needs to feel content is a single malt, regular golf sessions, and Mrs O not yelling at him. Though, it...
Every once in a while, Outsider gets a wake-up call that leads to some self-reflection and is hoping National Senator, Matthew Canavan, will do the same. For Outsider is ...
Traditional sources of safety and protection for capital have been turned on their heads and Tim Dowling finds how advisers can help safeguard retirement portfolios in a ...
Compliance and regulation have been touted as the biggest reasons for the increase in advice costs and the Government needs to hold the bodies responsible accountable for...
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...