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Editorial

2022 has been a unique year where advisers have been able to share their views and thoughts on how the industry should be shaped going forward....

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Moving to a new era

After 35 years, Money Management has published its final print edition. ...

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Govt needs to address cost to serve and advice cost mismatch

Research has found advisers are currently unable to cover the cost of producing comprehensive advice despite charging already high fees and the Government needs to create...

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Govt needs to explain YFYS performance test nuances to members

The ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ mark of a superannuation fund can be construed as a rubber stamp of approval or disapproval from the Government so it is on them, along with super fu...

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Remaining within the Royal Commission standards’ scope

Any further requirements by the Government for the financial advice sector to lift standards could lead to advisers and potential graduate entrants moving the occupation ...

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FASEA exam extension a sensible move by Govt

While the extension provides some leeway for advisers who have not passed the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority exam this year, clarity is needed on whethe...

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Govt needs to destress licensee balance sheets

If the Government wants the industry to pay for a compensation scheme of last resort then it needs to review and remove many other regulatory costs, starting with profess...

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FASEA code uncertainty must end

The consultation around the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority code of ethics must end and the Government must put a definitive timetable on the establishme...

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Time to let the financial planning industry succeed

The banks are out, scores of advisers are heading for the exits and it is time for Governments to stand back and let the financial planning industry succeed. ...

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Time to clear the air on advice within superannuation

As more advisers leave the industry and the cost of financial advice delivery rises, superannuation funds are destined to play a greater role. These circumstances make it...

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Why individual adviser licensing would have helped MLC advisers

As MLC advisers contemplate their migration to working under IOOF licenses, they might consider how different the story would be if they were individually licensed....

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There is a case for deferring, not cancelling a rise in the SG

By the time Australia kicks off 2021, many more businesses will be closed and many more people will be officially unemployed, as opposed to the synthetic unemployment rat...

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ASIC should not be the ultimate arbiter of the future of the LIF

Many things have changed in the Australian life insurance industry since the Life Insurance Framework was put in place meaning that the Australian Securities and Investme...

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Time for the super grandstanders to sit down

As the Government seeks to pull the Australian economy out of recession it should silence those on its backbench who are undermining confidence in the superannuation regi...

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Parliamentary committee oversight of FASEA a good thing

Regular Parliamentary Committee scrutiny of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority may have helped win the adviser support it so badly needs....