As the big banks move their focus away from advice, financial planners will most likely return to the non-aligned space, lawyer says....

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....

While the financial advice industry remains subject to much surveillance and scrutiny, the regulators are 10 years behind in bringing mortgage brokers to task, some claim...

Non-aligned planners can vertically integrate but not by using current business models....

Managed discretionary accounts (MDAs) should be customised for individual clients, both to manage diverse expectations and meet new regulatory guidelines, an adviser says...

Planners are losing opportunities to offer scaled advice at lower costs by using traditional modelling software....

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) will push for more realistic standards and reforms under the Tax Advisers Services Act (TASA) in the new year, including tax-dedu...

Financial planners will need to spend a considerable amount of time building new models to help their clients navigate incoming aged care legislation, according to an ins...

Disparities between the premiums on inforce and new risk products causing problems....

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

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...

Industry funds lament Senate Committee's decision to abolish LISC as MRRT is removed. ...

Industry funds are aligning with retail – but scale will make competition difficult....

ipac has made its final appointment to its leadership team, with Matthew Fogarty joining as head of advice and business optimisation....