FINANCIAL ADVISERS

Financial planning

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has reiterated its calls for a level playing field for all who provide financial advice to retail clients - including the indu...

Financial planning

Specialist NZ company, Southern Star Administration, has exited QROPS arrangements citing expected regulatory changes....

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Financial planning

The advice industry needs to shift its thinking regarding female clients, according to advisers and consultants....

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Superannuation

The majority of pre-retirees in Australia expect to work longer, while 39 per cent feel they are unlikely to meet their retirement income needs, according to CoreData res...

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Financial planning

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has hit back at the industry super funds' campaign against adviser fees, saying their approach is simplistic and draws attenti...

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Editorial

Insurers need to reach into their own pockets to address underinsurance, writes Tim Browne....

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Financial planning

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is about to launch a special award for female financial advisers, aimed at tackling the gender gap in the industry....

Tools & guides

Contribution planning above the non-concessional caps is essential for superannuation, but you have to make sure it counts, writes Damian Hearn....

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Financial planning

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...

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Financial planning

Some planners and certainly some industry funds support ASIC's view on the use of asset-based fees....

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Financial planning

Almost a quarter of the UK's financial advisers are unsure of what their future professional status will be, due to uncertainty about stringent new training standards, ac...

People & Products

In its aim to strengthen its brand, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has appointed a marketing and strategy manager....

Financial planning

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

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Financial planning

Financial planning dealer groups and practice principals are rethinking staff incentivisation packages in light of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms, although...

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Accounting

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

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