The Association of Financial Advisers has announced the appointment of two new state directors to its board. Write comment (2 Comments) Read more

IOOF has expanded its managed account offering for advisers to include multi-asset models that combine direct equities with managed funds on its platfRead more

The Financial Planning Association of Australia has named a new chair to take over from Neil Kendall when his term concludes on 21 November. WRead more

The upcoming educational standards developed by FASEA are about setting a new standard for the industry, according to the Assistant Treasurer. Read more

The corporate regulator has announced a review of compliance with requirements for fee disclosure statements and renewal notices in the advice sector.Read more

Financial advisers can’t avoid conflicts of interest but they can put in systems to manage them, according to the Association of Financial Advisers.Read more

The industry is growing to accept and understand that they must comply with upcoming legislated professional standards if they want to continue being Read more

New regulations and tougher sanctions will not “solve the risk of poor conduct” and may have unintended consequences, according to Westpac CEO BriRead more

Working out exactly how much a client needs to retire can make all the difference in catering to their best interests, according to an adviser. Read more

A non-aligned NSW-based financial advice firm has acquired two nearby firms and will see its staff numbers double in size. Write comment (2 CRead more

The chief executive of a big four bank says actions, not words, will be required to right the wrongs that have occurred within the organisation over aRead more

The corporate regulator has announced a new instrument delaying reporting dates for several disclosure obligations as part of the transition to the nRead more