If there were well known stories about the value of advice, the political battles that the financial planning industry faces might be easier, according to Financial Wisdo...
The principal of William Buck Wealth Advisors, Rob Davy, has announced his retirement after almost 20 years in the financial planning industry. He will be succeeded by hi...
Financial planners may be upset with the major institutions for failing to counteract the negative campaign by the industry super funds, but now the focus must be on the ...
Despite the significant changes taking place in the financial planning sector, masterfunds continue to dominate the financial services industry, something that is unlikel...
Further research has confirmed concerns around the FOFA changes driving up the cost of advice....
The Treasury has deferred the application of the National Tax Agent Services regime to financial planners until 1 July, 2011, a move which has been applauded by financial...
eJobs Recruitment Specialists has noted a 5.5 per cent drop in national advertised roles in the financial planning industry in the three months to October 31, with job lo...
The Future of Financial Advice reforms will see the end of commissions and the introduction of fee-for-service for planners. Mike Taylor hosts a roundtable to discuss wha...
Although the negative perception that consumers have of financial planners is largely due to the rhetoric of Industry Super Network, the planning industry must continue t...
When it comes to financial advice remuneration models, it's the service that matters, not the mode of payment, says Indy Singh....
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...
Industry Super Network chief David Whiteley has sought to proclaim a new accounting standard as a fork in the road for ethical advice....
Industry Super Network's David Whiteley has called for industry-wide reporting protocols, but such measures may reveal more than he intended, writes Mike Taylor....
As the Federal Treasury works to find common ground on financial services reform, Mike Taylor suggests that an examination of those being consulted raises as many questio...
AMP is teaming up with the financial services education provider Pinnacle to introduce a new qualification to be run through AMP’s Horizons Academy from January 201...
This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...
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,...