CPD: Ethical financial advice for vulnerable clients – part one

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This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines how advisers work with vulnerable clients, particularly those affected by ageing and cognitive decline. It explores the ethical tensions that may arise and... Read more continue reading

Australia urged to commit to fixing financial literacy in 2026

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Australia must urgently commit to a National Financial Capability and Wellbeing Strategy in 2026, as financial literacy rates fall and young Australians risk entering adulthood without essential money skills, according... Read more continue reading

CPD: Wealth transfers in practice – managing beneficiary, timing and control risks with investment bonds

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Wealth transfer through a risk management lens The multi-trillion-dollar transfer of wealth across Australian generations, from Baby Boomers down to Generations X, Y, Z and beyond, is already well underway.... Read more continue reading

Personal Risk Professionals named 2026 PPS Mutual Risk Practice of the Year

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Personal Risk Professionals has been named the winner of the 2026 PPS Mutual Risk Practice of the Year Award, a national award determined through an independent judging process recognising excellence in life... Read more continue reading

CPD: SMSF advice under the microscope – what REP 824 means for advisers

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Introduction When considering the various sector reviews conducted by ASIC during 2025, one could be forgiven for recalling Taylor Swift’s sentiment from 2017 “This is why we can’t have nice... Read more continue reading

Building a profitable and valuable practice

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Building a profitable practice is is the first objective for practitioners, but building a sustainable profitable and valuable practice is even better isn’t it? Many good practitioners achieve the objective... Read more continue reading

Philanthropy in the new world order relies more on private giving

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Private giving can help to overcome a funding shortfall for charities and other not-for-profit organisations, particularly as governments retreat from international aid Theone Star, head of private wealth at Schroders... Read more continue reading

CPD: Lessons from ethical failures in financial advice

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Ethical standards are the foundation of financial advice, defining the trust and professional bond between advisers and their clients. While most professionals operate with integrity, a small minority within the... Read more continue reading

CPD: Managed Accounts in the ASIC spotlight – compliance essentials for advisers

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Introduction The spectacular growth of managed accounts is arguably one of the most notable trends within financial advice over the last decade. Offering efficiency, consistency, and professional investment management at... Read more continue reading

40:40 Vision signatories lead way in achieving gender balance in executive leadership

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A new report exploring the drivers of strengthened gender diversity of some of Australia’s leading companies has found commitment to gender diversity remains strong despite international challenges. The report[1] summarised the findings of the... Read more continue reading