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Superannuation
Will 2013 be the defining year for self-managed super funds? Bryan Ashenden's policy overview discusses the implications for advisers....
Financial planning
Some financial services licensees claim parts of the regulatory guidance on scaled advice are still open to interpretation - which could potentially lead to liability iss...
Financial planning
Almost all financial advice was scoped to a point, so lines between scaled and complex advice are quite blurred, according to AMP director of advice Scott Machin....
Financial planning
It used to be poor perception, but new research suggests the reasons for low take-up of financial advice are changing....
Life/Risk
Risk commissions paid to advisers have been under attack for some time. If they were to be completely eliminated, however, what would be a viable alternative? Col Fullaga...
Financial planning
The best interests duty appears to have regulatory deficiencies which could be described as the elephants in the room, according to David O’Reilly....
Financial planning
Former Storm Financial authorised representative James Mousa has agreed to an enforceable undertaking following an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investme...
Financial planning
Sunsuper goes back-to-back being rated as best value fund....
Financial planning
A PIS adviser has been banned for three years for failing to comply with financial services laws....
Financial planning
While a number of companies rooted in mortgage broking have expanded into financial planning, it is an area of cultural, regulatory and legal challenges....
Financial planning
With major legislative change set to occur, the role software, technology and new media are playing in financial planning today is unprecedented....
Financial planning
With dealer groups looking to service untapped markets, rural and regional Australia could represent a perfect growth opportunity for financial planners....
Financial planning
MLC chief executive Steve Tucker has outlined a 'direct-to-customer' plan, while assuring financial advisers they will still 'own' their clients....
Financial planning
FOFA has radically altered the dynamics of financial planning platforms, generating new approaches across the industry and between platform providers....
Financial planning
There is some concern in the industry about the language used by ASIC in its consultation papers on the delivery of financial advice....
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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...