The superannuation industry is littered with small and medium-sized funds, making the market significantly fragmented and cost inefficient, according to custodian J.P Mor...
The big institutions are dropping their product push mentality to attract more advisers. ...
A roundtable of superannuation executives has lamented the cost and complexity being injected by “ambulance chaser” lawyers....
Australia’s longevity challenge can be addressed by removing the barriers to keeping people working....
Minister puts brakes on both legislative and regulatory amendments to FOFA but action is well received. ...
Fund manager warns of costs and the potential for knee-jerk changes associated with a portfolio disclosure regime....
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey announces four business members for the Financial System Inquiry advisory panel....
AIST chief Tom Garcia says not-for-profit superannuation funds need to promote their brands to survive....
Dealer group head warns that tough regulations and a range of other factors are making planning an unattractive business....
ASFA has broken new ground by appointing a chief operating officer, recruiting Australian Administration Services executive Tim Buskens to the role. ...
Several financial services industry bodies throw support behind FOFA amendments tabled in Parliament yesterday. ...
AWI expands its footprint with acquisition of Intelligent Investor Publishing delivering access to 5400 customers....
Count launches accountants licensing offer and commits to meeting APES 230....
The FSC has obtained legal advice from a Senior Counsel confirming the Government’s FOFA changes will not undermine client best interest or consumer protections....
ICAA welcomes Government’s Cutting Red Tape website....
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...