The FOFA reforms well and truly dominated the financial planning industry during 2011 and the year ahead looks set to bring more of the same, writes Nicolette Rubinsztein...
Pauline Vamos believes it is time for the rebranding of the superannuation industry. ...
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia urges changes to the MySuper regime, warning existing proposals may prompt trustees to pursue short-term outcomes....
In a bid to boost demand for its margin lending services, National Australian Bank (NAB) will launch a margin loan product for SMSF investors next month. ...
Investor sentiment has fallen to a record low, with investors now less confident about the markets than they were during the global financial crisis (GFC)....
Market neutral funds provide some of the best investment opportunities, but are too often overlooked in the Australian market, according to research and ratings house Zen...
Team changes affecting Aberdeen Asset Management's Multi-Asset Income and Capital Growth funds have not resulted in a rating downgrade....
While industry bodies support the Government's proposed regulatory amendments to accelerate the wind-up of so-called 'phoenix' companies and claim the issue is not a majo...
An average UK consumer is willing to pay no more than AUD$230 for financial advice, according to a survey carried out by CoreData in the UK....
There is plenty of demand in the market for quality financial planning businesses, as well as an increasing number of enquiries from those looking to sell in preparation ...
Insignia Financial has made four appointments, including three who have joined from TAL, to lead strategy and innovation in its retirement solutions for the MLC brand....
A former Brisbane financial adviser has been charged with 26 counts of dishonest conduct regarding a failure to disclose he would receive substantial commission payments ...
Pinnacle Investment Management has announced it will acquire strategic interests in two international fund managers for $142 million....
This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....
It’s astonishing to see the FAAA now pushing for more advisers by courting "career changers" and international recruits,...