Financial planners must broaden their advice propositions beyond market-linked performance, and opportunities can be found in areas such as aged care and estate planning,...

New research confirms a one-size-fits-all remuneration model is not suited to the financial planning industry and that an hourly rate regime can promote inefficiency....

Financial planners are shying way from investing in the broader alternatives sector in the wake of a redemption freeze over liquidity issues....

Australian financial planners have revealed the deep distress they are feeling as a result of the global financial crisis and the impact it is having on their clients....

The number of advisers and investors using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is set to grow significantly, according to a study by researcher Investment Trends....

Taxation expert warns planners about conflicts of interest implications if they are involved in transferring retirement funds from overseas into products that generate co...

BT Financial Group is launching a three-year program to provide faster direct equities trading and improved market information and trading tools on its wrap platform....

Financial planners are facing the reality of another shadow shopping exercise by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission next financial year....

Researchers are experiencing 'massive demand' from financial advisers for tactical asset allocation advice, driven by investors' flight into cash, according to Zenith dir...

Planners warned against becoming distracted by pursuit of revenue in tough times....

DAVID FOX takes a look at how the adviser’s role will be significantly different in the successful advice business of the future....

New Investment Trends research confirms upturn in writing risk....

Reverse mortgages allegedly used to finance investments. ...

Reverse mortgages allegedly used to finance investments....