FINANCIAL PLANNING

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Law firm Mills Oakley Lawyers has announced the launch of a private advisory team which will target private and family businesses as well as wealthy individuals....

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Will the renewed optimism in the financial services industry bring on more jobs and higher salaries? What can financial planners hope for in terms of career opportunities...

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Almost two-thirds of small businesses are optimistic about their sales growth over the next 12 months, according to the latest Bibby Barometer survey. ...

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Advisers are focused on compliance in the lead-up to the FOFA deadline at the expense of marketing and business development, says The Advice Exchange....

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Financial advisers practising within managed discretionary account (MDA) arrangements may seek the stability of a larger, more established MDA operator in order to meet A...

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In response to a lack of dealer group support for responsible investments, a group of financial planning practices has come together to push the ethical investing agenda....

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A new Association of Financial Advisers white paper has uncovered what good financial planning practices do well - but also what they need to improve on. ...

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Financial Planning Services Australia (FPSA) has engaged consultative firm The Encore Group to drive business growth and FOFA (Future of Financial Advice) readiness....

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Lingering legislative uncertainty around FOFA has led investment platforms to reduce spending by $30 million in 2012, according to a new report by Investment Trends....

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ASIC Commissioner Peter Kell suggests embracing the purpose of FOFA is necessary for planning to become a profession....

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NAB confirms Steve Tucker’s departure from MLC....

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Investor sentiment continues to play a large role in the performance of the Australian equity market. Colonial First State and the University of Western Australia Busines...

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So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...

5 months ago

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

5 months 1 week ago

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

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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 cancelled the AFSL of an advice firm associated with Shield and First Guardian collapses, and permanently banned its responsible manager. ...

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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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