Local ETF market set to pass $10 billion mark....

Around half of Australian adults are more likely to use the internet rather than visit a financial adviser or broker when researching or changing a financial product. ...

Advisers should be fine-tuning their social media strategy to introduce their offerings to new prospective clients and answer basic questions, a financial planner believe...

Despite interest rates remaining at historic lows, AMP Capital says there are five alternatives to cash and term deposits that may provide investors with growth opportuni...

Financial advisers still face some high hurdles in trying to match clients’ risk insurance needs with solutions but there are ways of overcoming these challenges, writes ...

The growth in Westpac-aligned planner numbers was one of the major reasons the bank’s wealth management division performed particularly well in the last year. ...

Investors belonging to particular age groups are more satisfied with their financial planners than others....

FOS has been characterised by inconsistency, with the resolution and management of complaints dependent on the individual case manager, the FSC says. ...

In an effort to better inform trustees as well as its adviser clients, Wealthtrac has launched a mobile app that is designed to deliver news and information to anyone int...

Col Fullagar delves into the pros and cons of winding up an income protection policy and taking a commuted benefit, and what the process of commutation involves. ...

SPAA says lower concessional contribution caps have driven investors to opt for negative gearing outside of super....

SPAA claims the level of exposure of SMSFs to residential property is being over-stated. ...

As SMSF regulatory reform puts the spotlight on the relationship between accountants and financial advisers, David Clatworthy looks at how the relationship may evolve in ...

Trustworthiness and relevant qualifications are clients’ top considerations when choosing a financial adviser, according to a survey conducted by a global financial plann...