The recent Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (Royal Commission) highlighted numerous situations in which best practice – and arguably, an ethical approach to financial advice – was absent. This article, the first of a series of five brought to you by Grant Samuel Funds Management, will examine the adviser’s duty of care under law and the new FASEA standards, as well as good ...

It’s a disturbing statistic. Each year, one in five Australians suffer from a mental illness; it is the third leading cause of disability burden in Australia[1]. Ethical practice underpins the financial planning process, however, there are additional considerations for those clients experiencing mental illness personally or dealing with family members who are. In this article, Zurich explores the link between mental health and financial health, and discusses ethical matters that ...