FINANCIAL PLANNING

Financial planning

CBA posts solid quarter but notes impact of advice remediation and regulatory costs....

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Financial planning

A St George bank survey reveals only 22 per cent of women have sought professional financial advice, while 54.2 per cent are self taught....

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Superannuation

New Mercer analysis supports need for super funds to focus on members’ retirement outcomes rather than just investment returns....

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Financial planning

After the official cash rate was cut again on Tuesday AMP Capital has advised retirees to think about their investment strategy goals....

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Financial planning

The AFA acknowledges that the approach outlined by the FPA on Trowbridge accords very closely with its own but deadlines remain the issue....

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Life/Risk

More announcements expected on move from upfront commissions amid advisers feeling rushed on Trowbridge....

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Life/Risk

AFA chief executive, Brad Fox, acknowledges leadership of AMP on life/risk changes but urges continued pursuit of a unified position....

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Superannuation

Australians need to pay more attention to their retirement plans, after an international survey revealed 61 per cent of retirees are failing to live out their dreams....

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Financial planning

A Victorian financial adviser has avoided jail after pleading guilty to misleading a client into making a $250,000 investment....

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Life/Risk

AMP Limited has moved to change remuneration structures around its life insurance offerings ahead of any moves resulting from the Trowbridge recommendations....

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Superannuation

ASIC has completed surveillance of intra-fund advice delivered by superannuation funds including whether they’ve extended it to transition to retirement strategies....

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Financial planning

New research confirms the standing of financial planners has been eroded by persistent bad publicity....

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Superannuation

While some industry super funds have been highly critical of planner remuneration based on asset-based fees, new analysis suggests declining membership and rising costs m...

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Financial planning

Australia’s financial planning sector could be wiped out by a tidal wave of innovative technology, if it fails to adapt, a report claims....

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Financial planning

ASIC facilitative approach to the FOFA changes will end on 1 July. ...

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