The calling of an election has seen the Government’s financial services policy changes go on hold....
The risk insurance market continues to flourish in the current economic environment, while retirement income has recorded another 20 per cent fall in premium inflows over...
The Cooper Review doesn't say anything about superannuation that financial planners didn't know already, writes Mike Taylor....
Almost three in five financial advisers are limited in their choice of platforms, and of those advisers, 40 per cent would like access to other platforms in the market....
The United States Congress has voted to pass a Wall Street reform bill that will "bring greater economic security to families and businesses across the country", US Presi...
The Treasury has called for submissions on how Australia's tax treaty with India can be updated to better reflect the needs of businesses and individuals....
The Government has seriously misread the major issues relating to financial advice, according to the chief executive of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), Richa...
The electoral cycle has overtaken the Government's agenda to change the financial planning industry and, as Mike Taylor reports, the ultimate outcome will be dictated by ...
Andrew Biviano discusses the options available to clients who want to split their concessional contributions with their spouse....
Australia's biggest fund managers have recorded inflow declines in the March quarter that reflect and in some cases exceed those experienced at the height of investor des...
Research conducted by Investment Trends on behalf of the FPA has found consumers would rather speak to a financial planner than their super fund for advice....
The looming financial and social challenges posed by longevity can no longer be ignored, writes Indy Singh....
Paul Barrett commends the Future of Financial Advice recommendations but warns that the annual renewal requirement will create more risk for investors....
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is calling on the Government to think carefully before considering a ban on risk insurance commissions, referring not only to ...
Both the National Information Centre for Retirement Investments (NICRI) and the Senior Australians Equity Release Association of Lenders (SEQUAL) are currently lobbying t...
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...