On the third anniversary of ASIC Report 413 which gave rise to the Life Insurance Framework there are calls for regulatory proof that it was warranted....

BGL Corporate Solutions has today announced it recently passed 100,000 paid self-managed super funds on its Simple Fund 360 offering....

The Association of Financial Advisers has warned the Government its EDR and regulator funding measures risk making financial advice unaffordable and forcing the exit of s...

Determinations by the Government’s new Australian Financial Complaints Authority should be open to appeal to the courts, according to a submission received by the Senate ...

Planners are switching insurers at record levels, while many advisers are seeking additional support to expand their life insurance advice....

Research from Roy Morgan showed mortgage stress increased at the end of the 2016-2017 financial year, despite lower rates....

Three-quarters of Australians feel that fees are the most important factor when choosing a super fund, according to a survey....

The major banks may find themselves still subject to the Bank Executive Accountability Regime where their brand attaches to wealth and insurance businesses after partial...

The ABA is working towards making banks provide clearer and more accessible information on how to close accounts. ...

The insurance in super code draft has made a down payment towards the reforms needed, Maurice Blackburn believes....

The governance of industry superannuation funds is a key driver of their superior outperformance, ISA believes....

Unlicensed accountants are being asked to ‘please explain’ by ASIC as they may be in breach of financial services laws, a law firm said....

The Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board has today announced new guidance around due diligence sign-offs measures for accountants....

Only four per cent of online investors chose to leave their current broker in the last year, indicating high levels of satisfaction with Australian brokers....