Independence
New report flags ‘more needs to be done’ to help Aussies achieve financial independence
More needs to be done to support Australians in their ability to achieve financial independence, a new report has shown.
Structure of advice industry ‘rewards independence’: Praemium
Praemium CEO Anthony Wamsteker says there is still plenty of room for growth in the independent advice market despite ongoing ...
Energy independence drive could impact renewables adoption
The war in Ukraine has dramatically increased the need for energy independence in the European Union (EU), which recently announced ...
Do new independence disclosures go far enough?
An industry body is calling for asset-based fees to be recognised as conflicted remuneration and disclosed to clients, but concedes ...
Adviser numbers drop to four-year lows
The number of advisers in the Australian market dropped to four-year lows in 2019, with a third of industry practitioners ...
Independence and transparency valued by advice clients
A new report has found an overwhelming majority of Australians prefer to seek advice from advisers who are independent and ...
Viridian vows independence after Westpac exit
Viridian Financial Group has vowed to maintain its independence from Westpac, with its CEO banking on a model that is ...
2017 Year in Review: Pleasure and Pain
From increased compliance to a harsher regulator, it was a year of uncertainty and upheaval for financial advisers. But with ...
‘Independence and innovation’ live @ IFA-CON
This special episode of The ifa Show features a rapid-fire discussion live from Australia’s first IFA Convention. Four IFA-CON delegates ...
Private Credit in Transition: Governance, Growth, and the Road Ahead
Private credit is reshaping commercial real estate finance. Success now depends on collaboration, discipline, and strong governance across the market.
Boring can be brilliant: why steady investing builds lasting wealth
Excitement sells stories, not stability. For long-term wealth, consistency and compounding matter most — proving that sometimes boring is the...
Helping clients build wealth? Boring often works best.
Excitement drives headlines, but steady returns build wealth. Real estate private credit delivers predictable performance, even through volatility.
Navigating Cardano Staking Rewards and Investment Risks for Australian Investors
Australian investors increasingly view Cardano (ADA) as a compelling cryptocurrency investment opportunity, particularly through staking mechanisms that generate passive income....