Actuarial consultancy Rice Warner expresses concern that proposed FOFA changes will undermine the delivery of intrafund advice....

ISA chief executive David Whiteley calls for Government’s pause to be used to develop constructive consensus on FOFA....

Milana Pokrajac examines the advantages and disadvantages of vertically integrated advice compared to self-licensing and non-aligned advice....

Despite the best intentions, the FOFA reforms constrained quality advice and left little wriggle room for planners wanting to expand their experience, writes Rob Caprioli...

Several financial services industry bodies throw support behind FOFA amendments tabled in Parliament yesterday. ...

Planners watch events in ICAC and hope they do not impact pace of FOFA changes....

Centrepoint Alliance to assist planners gain their own licence and secure PI cover ...

The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Arthur Sinodinos, says ASIC will monitor FOFA changes to ensure they are meeting their objectives....

The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Arthur Sinodinos, says the regulatory changes to FOFA will be ready by the end of this month....

ASIC has sidestepped claims that FOFA amendments were a negative step and its enforcement approach allowed advisers a free hand....

The relaunch comes with the prospect of allowing sales commissions back into financial advice, ISA says. ...

Greg Medcraft says financial planning needs to undergo further cultural change, as the sector remains one of the riskiest regulated by ASIC. ...

Former High Court judge Sir Anthony Mason dismisses suggestions FOFA changes will compromise best interests. ...

Touted as the next frontier for accountants, Limited Australian Financial Service Licences (AFSLs) are starting to gain traction with planners too. But what makes them so...