Former PIS boss Robbie Bennetts claims ASIC lacks an understanding of the financial services sector, is unwilling to listen and is not trusted and respected by the financ...

The recognition of women in the financial services sector reached new heights this year with the launch of a number of dedicated award schemes and programs....

The Coalition signaled early that one of its first priorities if it won Government at the 2013 Federal Election would be 'Son of Wallis' – essentially an update of the Fi...

With the festive season well and truly upon us, now is a good time to examine the obligations of financial advisers in relation to receiving non-monetary (or soft dollar)...

Peter Labrie outlines some of the key evolutions that will affect platforms in the years ahead....

Federal Government set to deliver pre-election promises with raft of proposed FOFA amendments including grandfathering and opt-in changes....

Challenger has launched its Advice Services Division, which will be run by a former CFS executive....

Telstra Super Financial Planning signs up to Lonsec Retire....

Almost a third of advised Australians last heard from their financial planner more than a year ago, which puts them “at risk” of switching, a report says....

Industry stalwart Louise Biti has launched a new business offering aimed at assisting financial advisers deal with providing aged car advice....

Consumer-dominated submissions reflect lack of confidence in watchdog. ...

In order to ensure their clients are able to fund their own retirement, planners have the responsibility to actively encourage a healthy lifestyle, according to a financi...

The financial services industry’s foray into reality TV is gaining traction, with applications flooding in for its new advice show. ...

New research registers a decrease in the number of wealth management products being obtained via bank-aligned planners....