The independent chair of the QOA Review has called for the removal of 'onerous' ongoing fee disclosure obligations....

Like most of the financial advice industry, Outsider has spent the week reading through the final report of the Quality of Advice Review. ...

With Valentines’ Day just around the corner, Outsider had better get his thinking cap on as to what he can buy for Mrs O this year....

The Australian ETF industry’s monthly market cap has increased by $4.7 billion, resulting in $138.5 billion in assets under management at the end of January. ...

Financial advice technology provider Asendium believes paraplanners are the key to unlocking growth and efficiency for the Australian advice sector....

Research from Rainmaker Information has revealed the AFSLs that experienced the largest net growth in number of financial advisers last year. ...

Data from the QOA’s adviser survey, used to inform the review, has revealed a snapshot of Australia’s adviser landscape, their views and the shape of their businesses. ...

The central bank is holding fast to its monetary policy stance despite changing its forecast for inflation....

After seven weeks of waiting, the final report of the Quality of Advice Review was released in early February, prompting eager reading by the advice industry....

Law firm K&L Gates has appointed a partner for its asset management and investment fund practice. ...

Maple-Brown Abbott executive director and fund manager, Geoff Bazzan, is to leave the boutique asset management firm after almost 30 years....

HR tech platform Striver has supported business students and young graduates with networking and mentorship opportunities in financial advice for over a decade. ...

A merger between the FPA and AFA would be a “fundamental shift” for the financial advice industry, according to FPA chair David Sharpe, as voting opens for members....

Recommendations like the removal of SOA requirements and embracing digital advice have been strongly endorsed by industry groups, who state this is ‘the time for bravery’...

A boost of 14 advisers joining the new Zurich Assure AFSL has contributed to positive net growth in adviser numbers....

Two former financial advisers have been permanently banned by ASIC for fraud offences....

According to two financial advisers, working alongside numerous professionals is imperative to providing balanced client support. ...

Lazard Asset Management has reduced the management fee on two of its Australian equity funds for institutional and retail clients....

The rewarding nature of financial advice and the value it brings clients is at the heart of the career, says this adviser. ...

Fund manager Munro Partners has appointed Qiao Ma as a portfolio manager, joining from specialist equity manager Cooper Investors. ...