While new research suggests more SMSF trustees are using advisers, it also confirms their own self-belief....

Accountants move to increase their foothold in the financial planning arena with new association....

Fiducian's Merton Miles explains the main principles financial planners must adhere to if they are to meet the needs of their clients....

Advisers are leaning more towards flat fees as they review their businesses and properly price their services, according to Elixir Consulting’s Sue Viskovic....

Colonial First State's Deborah Wixted examines advanced imputation rules and explains why excess franking credits are not always refundable....

A new survey of financial services CEOs reveals they expect further industry consolidation and fewer planners....

The UK's financial services regulator, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), is considering giving what would essentially be a 'tick of approval' to certain advisers as...

Many financial planners today face having to adopt a fee-for-service model. Much more is being written on the need for this than on how to implement it in practice. Rober...

The National Information Centre on Retirement Investments has called on the Government to fund an equity release information centre to provide general financial and legal...

The debate about financial advice commissions has moved onto insurance products....

Gold Seal Legal's Charmian Holmes explains how financial planners can master the art of referrals, and why it is best to choose your sources wisely. ...

The SMSF administration industry has started a long journey of transformation from a cottage industry to a profession....

The FPA is addressing concerns that uncertainty about the Tax Agents Services Act 2009 - which is intended to govern and raise the standards of the provision of tax agent...

As the self-managed super fund industry continues to grow rapidly, Andrew Yee explains how to ensure your clients effectively manage their SMSFs....