Editorial

As the industry changes come to an end, have they had the desired effect of making the financial advice industry a ‘profession’?...

Editorial

But at what cost to the consumer?

The latest Adviser Ratings Landscape report has laid bare the state of the financial advice industry and the impact of adviser departures on consumers....

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Dealing with key-man risk

Asset managers are coming to terms with key-man risk as advisers and investors question the succession plans for their teams....

Editorial

No news is good news in Budget 2022

What could have been perceived as a Budget containing little new information has been viewed positively by the industry....

Editorial

Have we seen it all before?

This month’s announcement of the terms of reference for the Quality of Advice Review elicit a certain element of deja’vu among advisers....

Editorial

Improving women’s super

There have been improvements to closing the gender gap in superannuation but women are still finding themselves penalised when it comes to their finances and their super....

Editorial

ESG investing no longer ‘nice to have’

ESG investing is far from a fad and advisers could lose out if they exclude it from portfolios....

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A great year ahead

After a hectic few years, advisers will finally have the chance this year to look inward at how they can improve their businesses....

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The end of year rush

All eyes will be looking at the compensation scheme of last resort legislation in its final form as it could pass before the end of the year along with what direction the...

Editorial

The need to solve the PY conundrum

Despite new entrants being needed to continue the advice profession, especially with advisers leaving in droves, practices are finding compliance around the professional ...

Editorial

Associations should look to merge as adviser exodus continues

Financial services associations will all have a new look in 2022 but is there a need for so many different ones?...

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Govt needs to address cost to serve and advice cost mismatch

Research has found advisers are currently unable to cover the cost of producing comprehensive advice despite charging already high fees and the Government needs to create...