The fintech has appointed an interim wealth CEO to succeed Harry Mitchell, who takes on additional responsibilities in the UK, and has flagged superannuation as a growth ...
The law “should not continue to assume that financial advice is being given by a person”, according to Michelle Levy, as she hints that advice from superannuation funds c...
Amidst concerns that video SOAs or a shorter advice document could replace paraplanners, this industry professional sees it as an opportunity for them to upskill....
The Quality of Advice Review may be hoping to reduce regulatory red tape but the need for temporary support staff and paraplanners is on the rise as more advisers opt for...
Advisers may not be required to provide lengthy SOAs to clients in the future but financial plans must still be prioritised, says this fintech executive. ...
Michelle Levy, reviewer of the Quality of Advice Review, believes super funds already have too much on their plate to provide retirement income advice to members and feel...
The FAAA’s Phil Anderson has shed light on when advisers could see any update from the government on the progression of the Quality of Advice Review changes....
Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, has reiterated his support for superannuation funds helping everyday Australians manage their money following widespread d...
Six industry experts have shared their views on what a ‘fit-for-purpose’ statement of advice document could look like as the government commits to consultation on a new d...
The ALRC’s third interim report is seeking to change financial services legislation to better reflect efforts that have been made to improve advice outcomes and professio...
Industry experts are expectant of video statements of advice gaining in popularity as the Quality of Advice Review loosens rules on what advice documentation should look ...
EXCLUSIVE A lack of regulatory confirmation is making it difficult for firms to move into the digital advice space, according to abrdn, and changes under Quality of Advic...
Hot on the heels of this week’s Quality of Advice Review announcement, AMP has added a streamlined process to prepare records of advice on its North platform....
The Joint Associations Working Group has met with Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, in Canberra to work together on the response to the Quality of Advice Re...
According to advisers, the decision to streamline ongoing document requirements following the Quality of Advice Review will alleviate much of the red tape involved in the...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...
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....