The demand for financial planning businesses for sale isn’t decreasing but firms need to know how to value their business to achieve the best price, writes Fiona Ettles. ...

Ethical considerations fall down the list in terms of priorities for consumers seeking financial advice when there is a pessimistic economic environment, according to the...

Money Management explores which actions the Financial Services and Credit Panel is taking when it considers the outcomes of cases. ...

The development of a broad array of innovative products should not be first priority for the industry when it comes to retirement and could drive up the cost of financial...

What has happened in the financial advice space over the 100 days since Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, announced the government’s final response to the Q...

The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has determined the estimates for the first and second levy periods, including the proportion payable by financial advisers, ahead o...

The FAAA is calling on the ATO to refine its position on the tax deductibility of financial advice fees related to advice to clients with pre-existing investments....

Providing financial advice and accountancy services side-by-side in a holistic approach offers an array of benefits for both clients and the business, three firms share w...

Intelligent Planning has welcomed Keyman Financial Services, with the NSW-based advice firm moving over from Synchron. ...

The latest FSCP outcome has been issued for a problem relating to Statements of Advice, the second relating to this matter in a month. ...

Rather than looking at high-net-worth CBD advice firms, one Queensland practice is looking to expand nationally via acquiring regional firms with strong client pipelines....

A female adviser has shared how financial advice firms can be more appealing to female clients who may feel intimidated by a male-dominated industry....

Almost half of financial services businesses are being sold for cash with sales of up to $8 million, significantly reducing the time taken for parties to transact....

An award-winning female adviser has shared how advice firms can better support their female staff and make the workplace a more accommodating environment, as only a small...