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Financial planning

The incoming tax increase for clients with superannuation balances exceeding $3 million will remain a key topic for financial advisers and their clients in 2024, accordin...

Financial planning

Doubt has been cast on whether Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, will be able to progress the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms within a year....

Financial planning

While the FSC largely supports the final tranche of Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms, the FAAA is “deeply concerned” about possible negative implications of t...

Financial planning

The government’s response to the Quality of Advice Review has been ranked by Ensombl as the number one issue discussed among financial advisers with advisers keen for mor...

Financial planning

Despite misconceptions that paraplanners solely write SOAs, two industry experts believe they will become more involved in the advice delivery process as QAR recommendati...

Superannuation

It is a case of ‘when, not if’ as to when super funds adopt digital advice for their members, according to Midwinter. ...

Financial planning

With the industry currently sitting at some 15,679 advisers, Wealth Data has crunched the numbers to find the business model witnessing the most departures in the calenda...

Financial planning

The Financial Services Council has noted the “enhanced risk” that comes from implementing changes to financial advice legislation simultaneously with the Quality of Advic...

Financial planning

There are ‘green shoots’ appearing in the financial adviser market, according to Centrepoint CEO John Shuttleworth, with the firm looking to grow its network via organic ...

Financial planning

Amidst concerns that video SOAs or a shorter advice document could replace paraplanners, this industry professional sees it as an opportunity for them to upskill....

Financial planning

The Quality of Advice Review may be hoping to reduce regulatory red tape but the need for temporary support staff and paraplanners is on the rise as more advisers opt for...

Financial planning

Three things are missing from the government’s formal response to the QAR, according to the FAAA’s Phil Anderson, while a panel has shared why they believe the QAR should...

Financial planning

The FAAA’s Phil Anderson has shed light on when advisers could see any update from the government on the progression of the Quality of Advice Review changes....

Financial planning

Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, has reiterated his support for superannuation funds helping everyday Australians manage their money following widespread d...

Financial planning

Six months since being named CEO of its local arm, Dimensional’s Bhanu Singh shares his insights on the Australian adviser market, the Quality of Advice Review (QAR), and...

 

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