The changes taking place in the industry mean business development managers (BDMs) will need to be able to talk about more than just product, according to ING Australia....

AMP's new consolidated super offering will make it easier for advisers to retain clients, but will also make it easier for clients to get by without the services of an ad...

Advisers expect the switch from commission-based selling to fee-for-service will boost their use of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the next 12 months, according to new...

IOOF has further improved on its Pursuit Select platform with the addition of domestic and international ETFs....

Macquarie enhances insurance offering to suit white collars....

The role of business development managers is one that is frequently discussed in the financial services industry. Col Fullagar takes a look at what financial advisers wan...

Danny Maher has joined Financial Planning Services Australia (FPSA) in the new role of general manager, advice. Maher outlines his view on the future of the dealer group ...

Macquarie has consolidated its Funds and Banking & Financial Services groups to form Macquarie Specialist Investments....

The insurance industry has a chronically high cost structure, is structurally flawed, and carries a bias against level premium policies, writes Robert Keavney. However, r...

Ray Griffin weighs into the heated debate instigated by risk advisers who want to rebate commissions and start charging fees for insurance....

Questions remain over the ability of financial advisers employed by financial product manufacturers to meet the fiduciary duty requirements proposed as part of the Rudd G...

Switching from commissions-based remuneration to flat fees can be a "huge mental shift" for some advisers, but Elixir Consulting managing director Sue Viskovic warns that...

Advisers should utilise the proposed overhaul of financial advice as an opportunity to review more than just their remuneration structure, according to Strategy Steps dir...

Macquarie Wrap has created an online system that helps advisers keep track of their clients' super contributions and helps them avoid breaching their contribution caps....