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Editorial
Even without direct legislation, a big advertising campaign by the Government will be enough to put an end to financial planning commissions, writes Mike Taylor....
Editorial
In the wake of the Federal Budget, and with sovereign debt worries in Europe, the future is uncertain for financial planners....
Financial planning
While recent government announcements mean Australia's financial planners are facing significant change, Damon Taylor writes that the shift in policy direction was well t...
Financial planning
The Treasury has provided further clarity on how salaried bank financial advisers will be dealt with as part of the proposed Future of Financial Advice reforms. The refor...
Financial planning
A levelling off in share market returns combined with the Government's pronouncements on financial planner remuneration appear to have dented confidence in the financial ...
Financial planning
The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) will be taking a stronger consumer approach with the creation of a public member position on the board of directors....
Editorial
The move towards a commissions-free financial planning industry is inevitable, writes Mike Taylor....
Financial planning
The role of business development managers is one that is frequently discussed in the financial services industry. Col Fullagar takes a look at what financial advisers wan...
Financial planning
Dealer groups are considering new platform arrangements in light of proposed reforms to existing payment structures....
Financial planning
A number of independently owned dealer groups have broadly supported regulatory changes put forward by Chris Bowen, but some have expressed concern the changes favour ban...
Editorial
Sean Graham dissects the arguments made by industry super funds and some financial planners of the commissions-based remuneration of insurance in recent issues of Money M...
Financial planning
Switching from commissions-based remuneration to flat fees can be a "huge mental shift" for some advisers, but Elixir Consulting managing director Sue Viskovic warns that...
Financial planning
Advisers should utilise the proposed overhaul of financial advice as an opportunity to review more than just their remuneration structure, according to Strategy Steps dir...
Financial planning
The political cycle is such that any changes to Australia's financial planning regime will have to be introduced after the next Federal Election....
Financial planning
Investment Trends research reveals the industry’s intention to move to asset-based fee-for-service arrangements....
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So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...