The ABA is backing the Federal Government’s recommendation of co-regulation as a solution to FOFA issues....

The Assistant Treasurer has confirmed he will consult all relevant stakeholders in the advice sector before putting into place any recommendations around adviser standard...

Assistant Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg has outlined the Government’s agenda for planning including the possibility of a national exam and co-regulation....

With Baby Boomers closing in on retirement, the financial advice industry needs to shift its focus from accumulation to draw down, according to Lonsec Research....

Industry funds have been around since the earliest days of superannuation but in recent years have moved into providing advice and banking services bringing them head to ...

Minister for Finance, Senator Mathias Cormann, declares the Government is still working to agree more “non-contentious” FOFA refinements....

Labor will support Govt FOFA changes on grandfathering and other key elements....

Fewer Australians will be able to afford to obtain financial advice following the Senate’s decision to disallow the Government Future of Financial Advice regulations, the...

A constant focus on the planner, and not the product, has won Shivani Gopal wide-scoping praise in the financial advice industry. ...

BDM of the Year 2014: Shivani Gopal, Asteron Life A constant focus on the planner, and not the product, has won Shivani Gopal wide-scoping praise in the financial advice...

ASIC warns that commissions may continue to exist within MIS arrangements despite the FOFA changes....

Adviser competency and professional standards would be boosted by the formation of a new adviser-funded body that sets standards for different advice segments, the Financ...

Plans to disallow significant portions of the Government’s FOFA reforms have been blocked by the Senate....

Increased Government regulation of the financial services sector will not improve the public’s view of the industry, the Minister for Finance and acting Deputy Treasurer,...