Westpac’s first-half results announcement has confirmed the brands still under consideration for sale as part of the big banking group’s Portfolio Simplification strategy...

As COVID-19 social security measures have ended, the most asked about topics from financial advisers during the first quarter of the year were on longer-term retirement p...

While the Financial Advisers Standards and Ethics Authority will cease to exist from 1 January, 2022, its code of ethics will still be up for review as the guide is yet t...

There has been a “significant escalation” in the use of illiquid assets, according to BT, despite liquidity being “more important than ever” since the market dislocations...

The financial consequences of COVID-19 combined with legislative changes mean this will be an unusual tax year for many, Oksana Patron writes....

Advisers have said they would be unlikely to impose blanket bans on complex products but that making large allocations could affect their professional indemnity insurance...

As the medium between the client and the adviser, writes Kathy Vincent, it is imperative for platforms to respond to technological changes and adapt to their needs....

BT Funds Management has revealed to a Parliamentary Committee what it is extracting in administration and investment management fees from BT Super accounts....

The Australian Microcap fund has been added to the BT Panorama and BT Wrap platforms....

Ten superannuation funds experienced outflows in excess of a billion dollars as a result of the Government’s COVID-19 hardship superannuation early release regime, with i...

Financial advisers have found the greatest benefit of the pandemic has been clients realising the value of their advice, writes Laura Dew, even if it meant them receiving...

Jessie Pettigrew shares how financial advisers can best work with their clients to help them navigate the environmental, social and governance investing landscape....

Kieran Varcoe has taken the role, commencing in mid-February....

Don Sillar has been appointed to the role to help empower superannuation members and advice clients to make informed decisions....