Self-managed superannuation fund compliance software provider BGL has teamed up with Macquarie’s COIN to reduce the risk of human error in merging client data....

The Self-Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association is pushing for higher standards for financial planners who advise in the sector....

New research suggests that Australians value advice from friends and family more than that provided by advisers....

Queensland advice and wealth management firm Elston Partners has acquired two high-net-worth financial planning practices – BMM Financial Services and DV&A Fina...

A number of advisers and dealer group heads have expressed frustration at a perceived lack of support from the funds management industry in protecting advisers against de...

New research confirms that those who have used an adviser trust them and respect their outcomes....

Most advisers are focused on business growth, despite almost 75 per cent claiming the proposed fee-for-service models and opt-in arrangements would have a somewhat or str...

Treasury officials confirm that insurance commissions are outside of scope of FOFA reforms....

The Association of Financial Advisers is seeking millions from the financial planner industry to counter industry funds advertising....

The Association of Financial Advisers annual conference has been told planners should be careful not to disgard C and D clients....

The high cost of advice, driven up by regulatory barriers, is the main reason Australians are not seeking advice, according to Financial Planning Association chief execut...

Financial planners who delayed their retirement plans as the financial crisis hit are now starting to come back to market....

Concerns have been raised about the nature of the professional development being delivered to advisers at dealer group conferences....

AFA president Jim Taggart has attacked the millions of dollars expended by industry funds in attacking advisers....