It used to be poor perception, but new research suggests the reasons for low take-up of financial advice are changing....

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...

The best interests duty appears to have regulatory deficiencies which could be described as the elephants in the room, according to David O’Reilly....

Former Storm Financial authorised representative James Mousa has agreed to an enforceable undertaking following an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investme...

Sunsuper goes back-to-back being rated as best value fund....

A PIS adviser has been banned for three years for failing to comply with financial services laws....

While a number of companies rooted in mortgage broking have expanded into financial planning, it is an area of cultural, regulatory and legal challenges....

With major legislative change set to occur, the role software, technology and new media are playing in financial planning today is unprecedented....

With dealer groups looking to service untapped markets, rural and regional Australia could represent a perfect growth opportunity for financial planners....

MLC chief executive Steve Tucker has outlined a 'direct-to-customer' plan, while assuring financial advisers they will still 'own' their clients....

FOFA has radically altered the dynamics of financial planning platforms, generating new approaches across the industry and between platform providers....

There is some concern in the industry about the language used by ASIC in its consultation papers on the delivery of financial advice....

The approach ASIC has signaled it will adopt to scaled advice and the best interests duty is a welcome development for financial planning industry....

John Hewison believes the financial planning industry cannot move much forward until the link between product and advice is broken....