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Failed agribusiness MIS are a result of insufficient regulation governing the meaning of ‘general advice’, the FPA believes....

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Australian home-owners are shouldering increasing debts as house prices continue to rise, leaving them exposed should the market decline, research reveals....

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There will always be an “inherent reluctance” to seek financial advice, and overcoming this barrier is key to engaging everyday Australians, according to Map My Plan....

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A fee-for-service structure is easier when holistic financial advice is given, BFG Financial Services managing director believes....

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Peer-to-peer investment start-up SelfWealth is preparing to launch two products at the end of this month aimed at addressing “the frustrations” that consumers face in fin...

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As the life insurance code of practice is in the works, ASIC’s deputy commissioner believes it should not repeat what the law already requires....

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Wealth managers should add insurance to their suite of offerings to target the high net wealth investor market, which otherwise remains largely untapped....

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Rules surrounding the Age Pension means test are preventing elderly Australians from accessing equity from their homes, despite many living in “inappropriate housing”, ac...

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Key consumer groups have been given a chair at the table of the FSC’s Life Insurance Code of Practice processes....

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The award winners for the Financial Services Council’s fourth annual Life Insurance Awards have been announced....

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A strong Australian dollar, equity market gains, and falling petrol prices have helped consumer confidence rise 1.4 per cent this week....

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ClearView has challenged the standing of the FSC to develop a Life Code or APL Standard....

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Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...

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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...

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The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....

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The FSCP has issued a written direction to an adviser who charged clients “extraordinary fees” for inappropriate and conflicted advice, as well as encouraged them to swit...

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ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....

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