Fee-for-service still undefined; consumers have a right to know what is included in the fee and be able to sign off on the costs....

Dealer group Hillross is exploiting a growing trend by accounting firms to include financial planning in their offering to help drive its growth....

In the 15 years since I linked up with Bodinnars Financial Planning, now part of the Fiducian Group, a myriad of changes have taken place in our industry. ...

Paul Resnik and Dan Ratner share their different industry experiences to present this insight into the future of financial planning....

While direct property has fared better than listed property trusts in recent times, they are not necessarily a safe haven, writes Damon Taylor. ...

Investors in retail fund products should be given the right to turn off a trail payment if they feel they are not receiving any service from their nominated adviser, acco...

There’s still more to say when it comes to forecasts, timing the market and financial advisers, says MICHAEL DALE....

Under the new margin lending regulations, margin lenders will have responsibility for informing clients of margin calls, unless separate arrangements are put in place to ...

With a changing super environment, MARTIN BRECKON considers how planners can manage their clients’ contributions. ...

Investor sentiment in Australia is sliding as investors are unsure about the consequences of the crisis for Australia's economy....

There is a great white elephant in the room that is our super industry - the fact that many of our customers don’t understand what we’re saying. The super industry has ne...

The fees paid for tax returns prepared by an accountant are tax deductible. Should the same apply to a visit to your financial adviser?...

Recruitment specialist warns financial planning practices about the downside of cutting staff when strong skills will be needed to power a recovery. ...

Leyla Banaei says now is the most important time to be focusing on your practice’s marketing using six simple tips....