Claims financial planning professionalism undermined by BOLR contracts
Amid moves to address perceived conflicts of interest in the financial planning industry, questions have been raised about BOLR arrangements. Meanwhile, recent comments by Bill Shorten that amounted to a Government endorsement could see a return to favour for reverse mortgages. This and more in the latest online edition of Money Management.
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