Treasury should fix the uncertain best interest guidelines so that advisers are clear on the extent they are protected from legal claims brought by disgruntled clients, a...

MLC Technical Services has reminded advisers that the ATO's clarification and additional flexibility regarding requirements around borrowing to invest in property within ...

Financial planners are increasingly recommending passive investments to their clients, but there is debate about the reasons behind the move away from active strategies....

As the risk market becomes more competitive due to the consistently strong demand for insurance products, life companies have truly embraced adviser feedback. The Money M...

Platform provider netwealth has announced a major overhaul of its investment menu, adding 39 new investment options and removing 21 funds on behalf of advisers and dealer...

MLC is aiming to reduce insurance turnaround times by up to 70 per cent through a new offer with upgraded service, product and technology benefits....

Financial planners have already started to focus on costs as a result of the proposed Future of Financial Advice reforms package, which could significantly boost the appe...

Adviser usage of online applications (eApps) for life insurance has plateaued, according to a survey commissioned by Zurich....

To take advantage of the economic downturn, advisers should scope for stocks that currently trade under the average price-to-earnings ratio, pay good dividends and hold a...

Industry platform providers have come out swinging against a recent Investment Trends report suggesting they are not delivering on their direct share platform offerings....

Asteron has announced a range of product enhancements as part of a stated plan to help its advisers navigate through upcoming Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms. ...

As managed fund inflows struggle to return to pre-GFC levels, share trading and direct investments became increasingly popular with retail investors over the past couple ...

Some segments of the industry say the Financial Services Council’s (FSC) stance to proactively reduce the practice of insurance policy churning by advisers will not...

A recent study has shown that advisers see their client relationship as the primary foundation of their value proposition. Fiona Mackenzie describes the importance of a ...