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

New analysis published by Citi Group has revealed the degree to which National Australia Bank's acquisition of AXA Asia Pacific would change the shape of the retail super...

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 Australian Financial Centre Forum’s report, which aims to see Australia develop into a financial hub, has been criticised by the Finance Sector Union (FSU) for not ad...

This year promises to be interesting year for the entire financial services industry, writes Jim Minto....

The financial services industry is heading for nothing more than a lacklustre recovery and is highly vulnerable to shocks, claims Susan Gosling, economist, capital market...

Investment banks and other advisers who participate in capital raisings and mergers and acquisitions will face tough new standards this year, with ASIC acknowledging freq...

New ABS methodology has seen the financial services sector emerge as a leader....

Macquarie adds two new advisers who bring specialised experience in agriculture and resources to the team....

The preliminary report of the Cooper Review has been broadly welcomed by the superannuation industry....

With the industry coming to the end of a particularly challenging period, financial planners have good reason to be optimistic, writes Jo-Anne Bloch....

In the wake of a challenging year, a number of major hurdles lie ahead for financial planners, writes Richard Klipin....

While much remains unresolved about future government policy and the ultimate shape of financial planning regulation, a good deal is already obvious. Change is inevitable...

Zurich Australia has called on the Government to show restraint in its drive for regulatory reform of the financial services industry....