A former AXA compliance manager has launched a new consultancy aimed at boutique fund managers....
Does a three-month pick-up in the employment market signal a resurgence in employment opportunities in the financial services sector through 2004?...
The Federal Government is undertaking to release within two weeks the draft regulations and operating standards which will apply to the licensing of superannuation truste...
Q: Under Financial Services Reform (FSR), what is the scope of advice we can provide during an initial client meeting before a Statement of Advice (SOA) is provided? My u...
When it comes to claims, the most cases assessed relate to disability income, and as Mike Taylor reports, it is an increasing trend....
Since opening its first office here in 1974, Deutsche is enjoying its decision not to own its distribution, with many of its products selling themselves with strong retur...
Challenger Financial Services Group (CFSG) has appointed Europe-based technology group SimCorp Dimension to service its portfolio and investment management back-office op...
Q: We are a dealer group (licensee) that has transitioned pursuant to the Financial Services Reform (FSR) regime and are now assessing our client risk management procedur...
The introduction of Financial Services Reform (FSR) legislation seems to be frightening many advisers – but life advisers appear to be particularly concerned. John Wilkin...
In the current financial planning industry, Paul Resnik argues that everyone is unhappy. But don’t worry – he has some solutions....
When it comes to risk advice, matching up with an experienced life adviser is probably the way to go, says Mike Taylor....
Cost efficiency, expertise and closer focus on the provision of financial advice are the key drivers behind businesses choosing to outsource their back-office functions t...
A case of attempted fraud has surfaced with training and education provider Integratec alleging a woman has forged education qualifications in attempt to dishonestly ente...
Select Asset Management has launched a single-manager global multi-strategy hedge fund through its joint venture with European hedge fund manager Aspect Capital, establis...
Owned by AXA, Charter Financial Planning has seen significant growth over the past four years....
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...