Should ‘financial planner’ and ‘financial adviser’ be synonymous in the eyes of law?...

The implementation of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms looks set to remain "medium soft" until 1 July 2014, according to Shadow Treasurer Mathias Cormann. ...

AMP’s decision to tap into the SMSF space created quite a buzz in the industry. Paul Sainsbury explains the decision was only logical, outlining a few factors financial p...

van Eyk has warned advisers and clients not to jump into any investment decisions based on New Year predictions....

Advisers need to be careful about whether parties are related when considering in-house assets in super, according to Scott Hay-Bartlem from Cooper Grace Ward....

The Financial Services Council's backdown on its 'churning' policy has been welcomed by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)....

As more financial advisers go down the specialist path, establishing a successful financial advice business in the new regulatory landscape may require a similar approach...

Macquarie has launched an SMSF toolkit to improve client engagement and support advisers in managing their clients’ SMSFs....

In the ongoing debate about risk insurance fees versus commission, it’s time to think about the financial adviser's value proposition, writes Col Fullagar. ...

MLC-backed dealer group Godfrey Pembroke has added Tasmanian-based advice and accounting firm Collins SBA to its ranks....

Up-to-date insurance data feeds can improve practice management for financial advisers, but more insurers need to come on board, AFA chief executive Brad Fox said....

AFA canvasses concept that two-tiered code of conduct with ethics and providing good advice is more important than obviating opt-in....

New research released at SPAA conference suggests SMSF trustees need adviser help on investment allocation....

Financial planning dealer group WHK has selected Morningstar Australasia as its research provider....