A financial advice firm valuer has shared the top five factors that make an attractive advice practice for buyers plus the five which can detract from the value of a busi...

The Australian financial services industry is expected to spend more than $3 billion on financial crime compliance this year due to increased staff hiring and the increas...

Licensees should ensure they pre-vet any advice given, according to Fourth Line, as it is no longer acceptable to conduct retrospective audits....

ClearView Wealth has appointed former Cloe Reece as chief risk officer, who has worked in compliance at all of the Big Four banks. ...

Self-licenced advisers are optimistic about the future despite industry challenges including the exodus of experienced practitioners and the time-consuming compliance reg...

While firms are seeing client enquiries increasing, it is crucial they work with clients who will ensure it is a mutually-beneficial relationship....

Business growth has been challenged by regulatory noise, and statements of advice are the most burdensome compliance regime, according to a panel....

Financial advisers need to make sure all their new regulatory requirements are in place by October to avoid any scrutiny from the regulators, even if they aren’t receivin...

The most burdensome compliance-related task for advisers are file noting and data collection at the fact-find stage, according to a report. ...

Class has acquired Smartcorp for $4.2 million with the transaction to be completed by 20 August....

Those looking to acquire advice firms may be well-advised to terminate advisers if they have questionable regulatory compliance histories....

After two decades of stress and pressure from reforms, planners are now facing their own economic uncertainty as many will exit the industry in the new year, according to...

Lifespan Financial Planning has announced it will expand its compliance team with two new hires, Anna Mirzoyan and Aaron Beyer....

The bank’s chief executive told its annual general meeting that it would recruit 200 people in compliance and financial crime areas....