Tax is an integral part of a client's financial affairs - particularly in relation to superannuation - so financial advisers need to regularly discuss it with clients. Ja...

In its pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government, the Financial Planning Association called on the Government to implement a range of initiatives to support the cur...

Concerns have been raised about ASIC appearing to unilaterally urge consumers away from asset-based fees....

National Institute of Accountants members vote overwhelmingly to change names and embrace 'Public Accountant' designation....

Treasury looks at different rules for insurance and investment advice....

Scott Machin explains how scoped advice is bringing financial advice within the reach of all Australians....

Some volume rebates may survive the Federal Government’s Future of Financial Advice reforms....

The National Institute of Accountants (NIA) has launched an assistance program focused on the proposed Future of Financial Advice reforms, which the association says will...

Stewart Bell looks at the proposed Future of Financial Advice reforms and the changes they have already brought to the industry....

Gold Coast financial planning practice Wealth Vision has achieved much of what the Future of Financial Advice reforms are designed to achieve: greater access to affordabl...

The Federal Treasury appears to have left open the question of a statutory compensation scheme covering financial planners, with a review due for completion in January st...

The Government has stopped short of imposing retirement solutions stemming from super, although it may place pressure on advisers to address the risks retirees face in th...

MLC has launched a new program called Pathway to Advice Excellence to help prospective financial planners start out in the industry....

Financial advice issues are still a significant factors in complaints handled by the Financial Ombudsman Service....