The AFA calls members to fight 'scare-mongering’ around consumer protection by engaging federal MPs on FOFA....

The Institute of Public Accountants has joined the ranks of those calling for advice to be made tax deductible....

Less than one in 20 Australians expect to maintain their current standard of living into retirement with excess savings, a survey shows....

Planners who have prepared for the full FDS regime should continue to use the work to build their value proposition and client relationships...

IOOF hires a head of specialist sales as part of its post-FOFA value proposition....

As the financial planning industry moves into 2014 it does so in the knowledge that the Abbott Government has delivered on its undertakings to address what it regarded as...

Transparency around who is an “aligned” or “non-aligned” adviser deemed vital....

Milana Pokrajac looks at some of the challenges and opportunities financial planners can expect over the next 12 months. ...

While there are many loose ends associated with the Future of Financial Advice regime, Mike Taylor writes that the Government should avoid allowing its Financial Systems ...

Government claims its FOFA changes will generate $190 million in costs savings which should be passed through to consumers....

FOFA amendments attempt to shore up old model that will be undercut by online services. ...

FOS has identified planner conduct and inappropriate claims handling as possible systemic issues during the December 2013 quarter....

ASIC has identified financial advice as one of the most critical factors in protecting consumers and will continue to review the advice provided on complex products. ...

The Assistant Treasurer has denied claims by industry funds that changes to FOFA will water down consumer protection....