Several factors are combining that will rapidly escalate the use of separately managed accounts (SMAs), according to BlackRock’s co-head of customised portfolio ser...
Former PIS authorised representative Simon Jones launches legal action against the firm over alleged unpaid commissions and fees....
Over a third of advisers would be affected by the opt-in Future of Financial Reform, although about as many doubted whether the legislation would even be introduced, acco...
Adviser resistance is contributing to the slow adoption of responsible investment (RI) strategies, according to Mercer’s member services and advice leader Jo-Anne B...
Recently launched insurance product from Macquarie Life, Macquarie Life Active, has reached a $1 million milestone in premiums....
Fiducian has upgraded its FORCe financial planning software it says will improve efficiency in a fee-for-service era....
New model portfolio capability is one of further improvements that will lead to a new generation wrap, according to Macquarie Wrap....
Dealer Group Advisers director Andrew Wheeler points to research that suggests the Government has overestimated the level of volume rebates received by advisers, and whet...
Half of advisers are incorrectly classifying term deposits as cash, according to PIMCO research....
ING Life has once again scooped the top award for the total and permanent disability term and rider category of the Money Management/Dexx&R Adviser Choice Risk Awards...
There is a broad attack on commissions in financial services. Robert Keavney considers whether the risk advice industry can survive it, and whether it should survive it....
Listening to consumer and adviser demands and embracing technology have been the focal points for the top life companies in this year's Money Management/Dexx&R Advise...
Macquarie Adviser Services and Supercorp Technology have integrated software to automate and streamline self-managed super fund (SMSF) transaction data....
Craig Lawrenson has been named the new head of Asgard....
Advisers are leaning more towards flat fees as they review their businesses and properly price their services, according to Elixir Consulting’s Sue Viskovic....
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...