The political cycle is such that any changes to Australia's financial planning regime will have to be introduced after the next Federal Election....

Investment Trends research reveals the industry’s intention to move to asset-based fee-for-service arrangements....

The Federal Government is ready to move beyond the Productivity Commission’s recommendations on executive remuneration by legislating the claw-back of bonuses where misst...

Mary Ferizis outlines the key legislative changes regarding margin lending, and the impact the changes will have on financial advice....

Challenger Financial has used Access Economics research to reinforce its position on the provision of private sector annuities....

ASFA has urged the Government to use the Budget to deliver tax concessions to make super a more attractive option for low-income earners....

The Government has delivered legislative relief making it easier for super funds to merge....

ING urges extension of CGT rollover relief to help get rid of legacy life issues....

The Federal Government is considering introducing changes to its superannuation contributions cap regime to eliminate perceived discrimination against women and some part...

Following the Government's prescription for better managed investment schemes disclosure, Brendan Ivers explains how these changes have affected the industry....

The Government's failure to release the Henry Tax Review has angered financial planners....

Responses to a Perennial Investments straw poll have revealed the degree to which planners are irked by the Rudd Government....

The Henry Review is unlikely to recommend raising the superannuation guarantee and super concessions may see a decrease, said KPMG director of superannuation and pension ...

Philip La Greca examines the possible impact that the outcomes of the forthcoming government reviews will have on superannuation and, in particular, SMSFs....