I was pleased to see Robbie Bennett’s call for an industry wide debate on portfolio construction responsibilities. Never one to miss an opportunity to express a view on i...
The topic of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) seems to be replacing investment property conversation at more and more baby boomers’ weekend barbecues....
While the FPA is generally happy with the Federal Budget, chief executive Jo-Anne Bloch would like to see financial planning advice fees made tax deductible....
WHK Group continues to position itself as a contender in the financial services industry, with the accounting group announcing the purchase of a 30 per cent stake in Next...
Zurich Financial Services has implemented an upgrade to over 52,000 of its life risk insurance policies, which will be automatically provided to its clients at no additio...
Eight South Australian members of the Association of Independently Owned Financial Planners have been appointed to give financial planning advice to Holden employees retr...
Insurance information website the risk store has launched a training program for life risk advisers and insurers describing the initiative as a first for the insurance in...
CPA Australia has welcomed the Government’s proposals to reduce costs for investors seeking financial advice, but believes it still has not gone far enough....
The corporate regulator is currently seeking orders in the Federal Court of Australia to stop Sample & Partners, a mortgage broking company, from engaging in misleading a...
Bridges has bought the financial planning arm of three Sydney-based credit unions for an undisclosed sum....
Recognising the generally low levels of knowledge about investments and superannuation among Australians, Westpac Financial Planning has launched a team of over 50 invest...
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....
It’s astonishing to see the FAAA now pushing for more advisers by courting "career changers" and international recruits,...
increased professionalism within the industry - shouldn't that say, FAR register almost halving in the last 24 months he...