To be regarded as a serious profession, the industry must differentiate between properly qualified financial planners and those with lesser qualifications, writes Mike Ta...
The complexity of income protection insurance plans presents a great challenge when opting for cover, writes Chris Kirby....
Julie Steed explains why a small APRA fund can provide clients with control but without the administration responsibilities....
Efficiency is key when it comes to choosing financial advice software, writes GEM Capital's Mark Draper....
Dominic McCormick explains that when it comes to investing, the process is much less important than the character traits and the experience of the investment managers who...
The Financial Planning Association's move towards professionalism could turn out to be very costly for the organisation, writes Mike Taylor....
Regulators perpetually struggle to create a healthy environment for the provision of financial advice, however, Robert Keavney identifies several areas where they have mi...
Following the recent market rally, Dr Ron Bewley asks the question: is the Australian share market due for a correction?...
Recent comments by Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Bill Shorten have brought the Government's willingness to consult with the industry about FOFA ...
David O'Connell explains the advantages of the new rules for superannuation borrowing....
When it comes to investing in emerging markets, Eastern Europe is often overlooked. Marcus Svedberg outlines the opportunities available in this corner of the globe....
The move to fee for service will force many advisers to reassess the value they offer clients, and to re-evaluate the needs of each individual, writes Ray Griffin....
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...