A St George bank survey reveals only 22 per cent of women have sought professional financial advice, while 54.2 per cent are self taught....

New Mercer analysis supports need for super funds to focus on members’ retirement outcomes rather than just investment returns....

After the official cash rate was cut again on Tuesday AMP Capital has advised retirees to think about their investment strategy goals....

The AFA acknowledges that the approach outlined by the FPA on Trowbridge accords very closely with its own but deadlines remain the issue....

More announcements expected on move from upfront commissions amid advisers feeling rushed on Trowbridge....

AFA chief executive, Brad Fox, acknowledges leadership of AMP on life/risk changes but urges continued pursuit of a unified position....

Australians need to pay more attention to their retirement plans, after an international survey revealed 61 per cent of retirees are failing to live out their dreams....

A Victorian financial adviser has avoided jail after pleading guilty to misleading a client into making a $250,000 investment....

AMP Limited has moved to change remuneration structures around its life insurance offerings ahead of any moves resulting from the Trowbridge recommendations....

ASIC has completed surveillance of intra-fund advice delivered by superannuation funds including whether they’ve extended it to transition to retirement strategies....

New research confirms the standing of financial planners has been eroded by persistent bad publicity....

While some industry super funds have been highly critical of planner remuneration based on asset-based fees, new analysis suggests declining membership and rising costs m...

Australia’s financial planning sector could be wiped out by a tidal wave of innovative technology, if it fails to adapt, a report claims....

ASIC facilitative approach to the FOFA changes will end on 1 July. ...