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Financial planning

Adviser-owned dealer group Matrix Planning Solutions has argued it's time for the FPA and the AFA to become one entity....

Financial planning

AXA chief executive Andrew Penn has revealed the degree to which the company is positioned to handle regulatory change and a fee-for-service environment....

Financial planning

Wilson HTM Investment Group has appointed David Groth as chief executive, with former managing director Garry Lowry resigning after four years in the position....

Financial planning

The Industry Super Network has paid for new research into financial planning. The research predicts a rosy future for intra-fund advice, but little change for holistic ad...

Financial planning

Financial services licensees are continuing to scratch their heads over a way to communicate the value of advice....

Financial planning

AustralianSuper research has confirmed retirement income needs have placed an emphasis on maintaining investment risk....

Editorial

Mike Taylor warns about the large number of industry bodies in financial services, focusing on AIOFP....

Editorial

As the debate about life insurance in superannuation continues to create divisions in the industry, Tower's Geoff Black explains the importance of maintaining the status ...

Financial planning

Investors are moving from an environment of 'hope' to a 'show me' phase in which company fundamentals are the primary drivers of stock prices....

Financial planning

A supportive work environment is the top priority for job seekers in the financial services industry, according to a new survey....

Financial planning

Research commissioned by Lifewise has illustrated the impact of underinsurance on both families and government expenditure....

Policy & Regulation

The National Institute of Accountants has welcomed the start of a new, single regime for tax specialists....

Financial planning

The Australian financial planning industry is leading the world in education standards, according to Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) chief executive Noel Maye....

People & Products

Three new appointments have been made to the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board....

Financial planning

Young financial services executives have the opportunity to present their solutions to the challenges created by a changing industry via the IFSA/Deloitte Future Leaders ...

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