The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is highly unlikely to complete its promised return to shadow shopping in the financial planning industry in the curre...

Ray Griffin takes a look at the fee-for-service debate and explains why this model will benefit clients and financial advisers alike....

Count Financial may have purchased a 5 per cent stake in DKN Financial Group, but that has not stopped DKN scoping out its own acquisition opportunities....

The Financial Planning Association's (FPA’s) Job Board attracted over 1,500 visitors in one week, demonstrating the need for such a portal, said FPA chief executive Jo-An...

The FPA is calling for nominations for its 2010 Fellow Awards, which recognise outstanding commitment to the industry....

With the war for talent in the financial services sector set to resume in the wake of the global financial crisis, some are arguing that the only way to develop the indus...

Professional Investment Services had a rough ride throughout the global financial crisis. Lucinda Beaman spoke with chief executive Robbie Bennetts about the company’s fu...

The Securitor Future Ready IV report into the financial planning industry has revealed strong client retention and profitability, with greater product offerings and low l...

While much of the debate around NAB/MLC’s acquisition of AXA Asia Pacific has focused on who controls which dealer group, Mike Taylor argues that control of the platforms...

Large institutions view the global financial crisis-inspired period of regulatory review and change as a chance to buy distribution and platforms cheaply and to position ...

Bryan Ashenden takes a look at the far-reaching impact the recommendations of the Ripoll Inquiry could have on the financial services industry....

The principals and directors of financial planning practices will need to ensure they, their planners and their employees have appropriately nominated the superannuation ...

Consultum head Stuart Abley argues while fee-for-service will benefit the industry, both advisers and clients must retain the right to choose their remuneration model....

The lack of professionals specialising in estate planning in Australia will cause a huge problem for the financial planning industry as their wealthier baby boomer client...