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Financial planning

Some new income definitions may cause clients to lose or reduce their access to some government benefits or concessions....

Financial planning

Researchers aim to develop advanced modelling techniques for alternative investment returns....

Financial planning

In the wake of the global financial crisis, the case for fee-for-service is stronger than ever before, writes Ray Griffin....

Financial planning

Financial services firms, including dealer groups and advice firms, are switching from annual staff performance reviews to one every three or six months....

Financial planning

Mortgage calculators which show that borrowers can pay off their mortgage sooner without increasing their monthly payments have attracted the attention of the regulator....

Financial planning

Financial planners are becoming increasingly frustrated with unreliable investment product data feeds within their financial planning software systems....

Financial planning

Independent directors of wealth management applications supplier Bravura Solutions have recommended shareholders vote in favour of a recapitalisation proposal for the com...

People & Products

Colonial First State appoints former Russell Investments director of investor services as part of move to geographically streamline business....

Funds management

Following the recent downturn of real estate, calls are being made for the listed property sector to focus on new fee structures and governance issues....

Life/Risk

Netwealth has increased both the medical and financial limits on its SuperWrap insurance product....

People & Products

Former ING chief executive officer of investment management for Asia Pacific appointed to Bennelong compliance committee....

Financial planning

Tim King discusses what financial services licensees should be ready for in compliance when a regulator comes knocking. ...

Financial planning

Large financial services institutions, with the resources available to present a strong lobbying front, may dominate the current parliamentary inquiry into the industry, ...

Financial planning

National Australia Bank and are other major lenders are turning away cash-strapped financial planning practices with unsustainable business models....

Financial planning

Investors in recent Timbercorp managed investment schemes would have to pay back all their tax deductions if they sell their crop, a taxation expert has warned....

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Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...

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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...

7 months 3 weeks ago

The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....

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ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....

3 weeks ago

The Federal Court has made interim travel restraint orders against two Falcon Capital directors, while also freezing one director’s assets....

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