GESB urges Australians to seek advice on SMSFs, with research showing many don't understand the time, risks and costs involved in operating this type of fund....

IOOF's Pursuit platform has broken the dominance enjoyed by Colonial First State in the Wealth Insights Platform Service Level Survey....

AFA seeks to alleviate member concerns about Future of Financial Advice reforms....

Suncorp Life has announced the appointment of Richard Bellis to the role of executive manager of life risk adviser solutions....

Financial planners have a bad reputation, but there should be a distinction between 'proper' financial planners and the 'bottom dwellers', writes Michael Dale....

The Treasury has provided further clarity on how salaried bank financial advisers will be dealt with as part of the proposed Future of Financial Advice reforms. The refor...

A passion for business and a keen desire to promote financial education has helped John Negri, BDM at Perennial Investment Partners, secure the coveted prize of the 2010 ...

Michael Browne explains the benefits to workers of taking out income protection....

As the dust settles on the ACCC's decision to veto NAB's acquisition of AXA Asia Pacific, Mike Taylor writes that many have noted the degree to which the regulator's view...

Frank Smith explains the importance of financial advisers tailoring Statements of Advice and how to avoid common mistakes....

As the industry undergoes significant change, Jim Stackpool looks at the challenges facing financial planners and explains how they can continue to thrive in a difficult ...

AIA has appointed a former Tower state manager as head of adviser services, individual life, with Pia Sciarrone returning to the group after a five-year hiatus....

Col Fullagar outlines the key things to consider when performing a client insurance review....

PIS will be in the market to recruit a new chief executive following a decision by Robbie Bennetts to step back from operational matters....