FINANCIAL PLANNING

Financial planning

Former Genesys managing director, Tim Steeel, appointed general manger of NAB Financial Planning....

Financial planning

Robo-advice offerings today do not offer any genuine interaction and more work is needed to help create a seamless interface with clients....

Financial planning

It is ‘ludicrous’ to suggest qualifications from professional associations could be seen as ‘degree equivalents’, a financial services training company claims....

Financial planning

More SMSF trustees are seeking inexpensive ‘discounter’ advice online or over-the-phone as they look for low fees and charges, an industry consultant reports. ...

Financial planning

Australian home-owners are shouldering increasing debts as house prices continue to rise, leaving them exposed should the market decline, research reveals....

Financial planning

There will always be an “inherent reluctance” to seek financial advice, and overcoming this barrier is key to engaging everyday Australians, according to Map My Plan....

Financial planning

A fee-for-service structure is easier when holistic financial advice is given, BFG Financial Services managing director believes....

Financial planning

Peer-to-peer investment start-up SelfWealth is preparing to launch two products at the end of this month aimed at addressing “the frustrations” that consumers face in fin...

Financial planning

As the life insurance code of practice is in the works, ASIC’s deputy commissioner believes it should not repeat what the law already requires....

Financial planning

Wealth managers should add insurance to their suite of offerings to target the high net wealth investor market, which otherwise remains largely untapped....

Financial planning

Rules surrounding the Age Pension means test are preventing elderly Australians from accessing equity from their homes, despite many living in “inappropriate housing”, ac...

Financial planning

ClearView has challenged the standing of the FSC to develop a Life Code or APL Standard....

Financial planning

The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has argued the legislation underpinning the LIF is 'relatively feeble' and wants tougher action to eliminate commissio...

Accounting

While a limited licence may seem like a more cost-effective option for accountants, this may not be the case when back office, continuing support and professional indemni...

Financial planning

ASIC is continuing its investigation in BOQ and DDH Graham’s alleged role in the scam orchestrated by then Wickhams Securities chairman, Bradley Sherwin....

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Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...

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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...

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The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....

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The FSCP has issued a written direction to an adviser who charged clients “extraordinary fees” for inappropriate and conflicted advice, as well as encouraged them to swit...

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ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....

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