FINANCIAL ADVISERS

Financial planning

The AFA wants the Financial Systems Review to encompass both PI and the external dispute resolution processes....

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Financial planning

Discussions about the often frightening prospect of aged care should receive as much weight from advisers as retirement planning. ...

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Financial planning

Government inquiry urged to consider cumulative effect of regulatory change, effectiveness of dispute resolution schemes and introduction of self-regulation....

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Financial planning

Former PIS boss Robbie Bennetts claims ASIC lacks an understanding of the financial services sector, is unwilling to listen and is not trusted and respected by the financ...

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Editorial

The recognition of women in the financial services sector reached new heights this year with the launch of a number of dedicated award schemes and programs....

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Editorial

The Coalition signaled early that one of its first priorities if it won Government at the 2013 Federal Election would be 'Son of Wallis' – essentially an update of the Fi...

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Financial planning

With the festive season well and truly upon us, now is a good time to examine the obligations of financial advisers in relation to receiving non-monetary (or soft dollar)...

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Editorial

Peter Labrie outlines some of the key evolutions that will affect platforms in the years ahead....

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Policy & Regulation

Federal Government set to deliver pre-election promises with raft of proposed FOFA amendments including grandfathering and opt-in changes....

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Financial planning

Challenger has launched its Advice Services Division, which will be run by a former CFS executive....

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Financial planning

Telstra Super Financial Planning signs up to Lonsec Retire....

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Financial planning

Almost a third of advised Australians last heard from their financial planner more than a year ago, which puts them “at risk” of switching, a report says....

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Financial planning

Industry stalwart Louise Biti has launched a new business offering aimed at assisting financial advisers deal with providing aged car advice....

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Financial planning

Consumer-dominated submissions reflect lack of confidence in watchdog. ...

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Financial planning

In order to ensure their clients are able to fund their own retirement, planners have the responsibility to actively encourage a healthy lifestyle, according to a financi...

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