Breaking down the new ongoing fee arrangement rules – what you need to do now
By Vincent Holland, CEO of Centrepoint Alliance, and Shelly Radford, partner at Holley Nethercote
This article focused on the practical implications of the new ongoing fee arrangement rules and what advisers need to do to comply. Holland and Radford outlined the operational challenges firms face in updating consent processes and documentation, while highlighting areas where advisers may be exposed to compliance risk if changes are not implemented carefully. Read the full article here.
Selling and buying a new home: what it really means for the age pension
By Tim Howard, industry commentator and former Challenger executive
This piece addressed a common client question by explaining how selling and purchasing a home can affect age pension entitlements. Howard set out how timing, exemptions and asset treatment can influence outcomes, reinforcing the importance of careful planning when clients make major housing decisions later in life. Read the full article here.
Bridging the gap: Why soft skills are now front and centre
By Tony Beaven, founder of Legacy Lane
Beaven’s article examined the increasing importance of communication and relationship skills in financial advice. Rather than focusing solely on technical competence, the piece argued that advisers who can explain complex issues clearly and build trust with clients are better placed to deliver effective advice in a changing environment. Read the full article here.
The three biggest forces shaping advice in 2025
By Nathan Stanton, CEO of Bridges Financial Services
This forward-looking article outlined three major factors expected to influence the advice profession in the year ahead, including regulatory reform, business sustainability, and the use of technology. Stanton’s analysis provided context for advisers assessing how broader industry changes may affect their practices. Read the full article here.
The profession at a crossroads: A candid reckoning
By Sarah Abood, CEO of the Financial Advice Association Australia
This commentary considered the longer-term direction of the advice profession, questioning whether current regulatory and policy settings are supporting its development. Abood highlighted the need for clearer purpose and stronger advocacy as advisers navigate ongoing change. Read the full article here.
Feel free to tell us your favourite opinion piece from 2025, and look forward to plenty more insight in 2026?
