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Financial planning

AFA seeks to alleviate member concerns about Future of Financial Advice reforms....

Editorial

Why financial planning commissions are on borrowed time

Even without direct legislation, a big advertising campaign by the Government will be enough to put an end to financial planning commissions, writes Mike Taylor....

Editorial

Uncertain road ahead for financial planners

In the wake of the Federal Budget, and with sovereign debt worries in Europe, the future is uncertain for financial planners....

Financial planning

Why the reforms to financial planning should come as no surprise

While recent government announcements mean Australia's financial planners are facing significant change, Damon Taylor writes that the shift in policy direction was well t...

Financial planning

Treasury clarifies position of salaried advisers

The Treasury has provided further clarity on how salaried bank financial advisers will be dealt with as part of the proposed Future of Financial Advice reforms. The refor...

Financial planning

Planner sentiment slips as markets slide

A levelling off in share market returns combined with the Government's pronouncements on financial planner remuneration appear to have dented confidence in the financial ...

Financial planning

FPSB to adopt a stronger consumer focus

The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) will be taking a stronger consumer approach with the creation of a public member position on the board of directors....

Editorial

Financial planning commissions going the way of the dodo

The move towards a commissions-free financial planning industry is inevitable, writes Mike Taylor....

Financial planning

The important role of business development managers

The role of business development managers is one that is frequently discussed in the financial services industry. Col Fullagar takes a look at what financial advisers wan...

Financial planning

Dealer groups, platforms consider new models

Dealer groups are considering new platform arrangements in light of proposed reforms to existing payment structures....

Financial planning

Independents back Bowen's changes

A number of independently owned dealer groups have broadly supported regulatory changes put forward by Chris Bowen, but some have expressed concern the changes favour ban...

Editorial

Commissions-based remuneration of insurance not the problem

Sean Graham dissects the arguments made by industry super funds and some financial planners of the commissions-based remuneration of insurance in recent issues of Money M...

Financial planning

Asset-based fees not an easy fix

Switching from commissions-based remuneration to flat fees can be a "huge mental shift" for some advisers, but Elixir Consulting managing director Sue Viskovic warns that...

Financial planning

Advisers should change more than just commissions

Advisers should utilise the proposed overhaul of financial advice as an opportunity to review more than just their remuneration structure, according to Strategy Steps dir...