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....
Sally Huynh’s dedication to raising the level of professionalism in financial planning scored her the title of runner-up in the 2013 Financial Planner of the Year awards....
Full Federal Court decision defines extent of ATO’s powers on promoters of tax exploitation schemes....
In a move to tap into the growth in popularity of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), BetaShares has appointed Lyndall James as director of adviser services....
Planners and dealer groups warned on potential costs embedded in Privacy Act changes for client data breaches....
Financial advisers will need to untangle the complexities of the new aged care reforms so that their clients do not miss out on income, a fund management firm believes. ...
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...