Convergence among advice providers will be restricted by control of distribution channels by product manufacturers....

The FSC has warned that around 500,000 people could have their superannuation-related insurance impacted by lifting the lost-member super threshold to $6000....

Successful succession planning requires a mix of research, preparation and experimentation, explains Simon Harris....

ETF investments have shot up 50 per cent in the last year, but the bulk of the traffic is still not driven by advisers, a report shows....

Mike Taylor writes that ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft has laid out how the regulator sees the future of financial planner education – and the challenge will be how the indu...

Dealer group head questions whether bank cross-subsidisation of dealer group services represents anti-competitive behaviour....

The proposed scrapping of FOFA’s conflicted remuneration ban could give planners the green light to offer general advice - but they should still approach with caution, a ...

The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Arthur Sinodinos, says the regulatory changes to FOFA will be ready by the end of this month....

Listed financial planning and funds management group Fiducian Portfolio Services reported a consolidated after tax profit of $1.85 million in their half year results....

Financial planning industry veteran Gwen Fletcher passes away aged 94....

Financial planners unlikely to face legal action on FOFA amendment-related advice, with courts recognising FOFA uncertainty....

Planners need to make sure clients have realistic expectations of retirement, not just financially but also in terms of their personal goals....

Perpetual posts strong first half and justifies Trust Company acquisition....

Despite financial planning being the most valued service offered by a super fund, only a small percentage of members use it....