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Editorial
The executive chairman of Count Financial, Barry Lambert, recently demonstrated the degree to which consolidation has become a focal point in the Australian financial ser...
Editorial
Philip La Greca examines the possible impact that the outcomes of the forthcoming government reviews will have on superannuation and, in particular, SMSFs....
Financial planning
Increased ASIC standards regarding PI insurance are expected to lead to higher premiums, but the full effects may not be evident for some time....
Financial planning
ASIC has been called on to be more transparent about the purpose of its current comprehensive audit of Australian Financial Services Licensees (AFSLs)....
Financial planning
Does the drop in Australia’s unemployment rate translate into more opportunities in the financial services sector, and is the war for talent about to recommence from wher...
Financial planning
A poll conducted by Money Management has revealed strong support for stricter penalties being imposed against recalcitrant advisers....
Financial planning
Mortgage brokers have been going through an evolutionary period since the new National Credit Protection Legislation came into effect on January 1, and the challenges the...
Editorial
Bryan Ashenden takes a look at the far-reaching impact the recommendations of the Ripoll Inquiry could have on the financial services industry....
Financial planning
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is conducting an exhaustive audit of the operations of the country’s largest Australian Financial Services Licensees....
Financial planning
A slow acquisition period for financial planning practices in the second half of 2009 may be the result of principals sitting back to see what eventuates in the marketpla...
Editorial
Last year was a watershed year for the financial planning sector, writes Richard Klipin. He explains why 2010 promises to be a year of opportunity....
Financial planning
Dealer group AFS is still focused on floating on the ASX but the target date is now in 2013....
Financial planning
In what represents a largely unprecedented move, both APRA and ASIC have moved against Trio Capital and its Astarra super funds and managed investment schemes....
Financial planning
Chris Bowen begins consultation on rationalisation proposals aimed to address the issue of outdated legacy products....
Financial planning
Moves to resolve conflict of interest issues are being undermined by the 'divided loyalties' the Corporations Act encourages, argues FPA deputy chief executive Deen Sande...
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So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...