In its first major move since the separation with Commonwealth Bank, Colonial First State has announced it will partner with FNZ for a platform launch by the end of the y...

The Association of Financial Advisers has proposed an alternative graduated pathway for experienced advisers to avoid the introduction of the proposed pathway which it wo...

The financial planning industry needs to demonstrate its stability in order to attract younger entrants and make financial advice attractive as a long-term career for the...

Parameters need to be in place with the proposed experience pathway to prevent young advisers with minimal qualifications from being eligible for the exemption, according...

Westpac has reduced headcount by more than 1,100 people in the past quarter, contributing to a $191 million decline in expenses, as it brings forward its simplification p...

Zurich Australia and New Zealand has announced the appointment of former Australian Prudential Regulation Authority executive board member Geoff Summerhayes to its suite ...

The Federal Court has ordered RI Advice Group to pay a $6 million penalty for failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that its authorised representative provided appro...

Targeting the online shopping and e-commerce megatrend, BetaShares will launch its Online Retail and E-Commerce exchange traded fund in mid-February, subject to regulator...

Contrarian asset manager Allan Gray Australia has reduced its fee structure with Allan Gray Investments fees for balances above $50,000 falling from $375 to $265 per annu...

Munro Partners and GSFM have launched the Munro Concentrated Global Growth fund, Munro’s third fund to be made available on the Australian Securities Exchange. ...

Synchron has appointed Phil Osborne as general manager, compliance, bringing 30 years of experience in financial services to the compliance team....

The listed investment company space could be a “holy grail” for investors who are increasingly seeking exposure to illiquid alternative assets such as infrastructure and ...

Having completed their educational qualifications, those advisers who remain in the industry are reporting being “run off their feet” with new clients....

The number of advisers slipped by a further 319 in a single week, bringing the overall number to 17,282 and in line with the forecast, according to Wealth Data, but provi...

As Federal election campaigning goes into full swing, marked by the Prime Minister’s appearance at the National Press Club, Outsider wonders when or if there will be a me...

After a hectic few years, advisers will finally have the chance this year to look inward at how they can improve their businesses....

While Outsider wouldn’t admit to watching reality TV, he can’t help if it’s on when he walks back and forth across the lounge....

Mingling at drinks receptions might be back on the agenda but that doesn’t mean Omicron has gone away....

The Financial Services Council has welcomed the bipartisan support for the Retirement Income Covenant and Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle....

2022 is set to have less compliance and regulatory activity, writes Zach Castles, leaving advisers with more time to focus on helping consumers and improving their busine...