CPD: The importance of ethics to your advice practice

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Ethics in financial advice isn’t just about ‘doing the right thing’ to sleep better at night, it’s the fundamental bedrock of a sustainable business model. In this article, proudly sponsored... Read more continue reading

CPD: ASIC’s RG 234 Review – a wake-up call for adviser marketing

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ASIC brings financial advertising into the 2020s Comparing the financial advice profession with the advertising industry is a bit like comparing the Post Office with the Beatles – they are... Read more continue reading

Organisations overlook AI risk as governance fails to keep up

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Global AI security leader TrendAI™ has published new research revealing that organisations worldwide are pushing ahead with AI deployment despite known security and compliance risks. The new global study[1] of... Read more continue reading

Helping clients navigate the tricky terrain of mental health claims

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Many insurance claims begin with a defining event. A diagnosis. A surgery. An accident. From there, there’s often a predictable path to recovery – a roadmap clients can follow with... Read more continue reading

Cyber security and lifetime income products emerge as critical tests for super funds

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Cyber security and the ability of a super fund to deliver reliable lifetime income for those in decumulation phase are emerging as the two key tests of whether funds are... Read more continue reading

Australia’s gender equality progress hits two-year low as women act as ‘pressure valve’ for economic uncertainty

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While the Australian economy continues to show surprising resilience in the face of high interest rates, the latest Financy Women’s Index (FWX) reveals that women are paying a disproportionate price... Read more continue reading

It is okay to be profitable

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The first rule of business is “be profitable”, and that is a concept which appears to cause industry stakeholders some issues when it comes to judging financial advisory firms. That... Read more continue reading

CPD: Practical compliance lessons from the FSCP 2025 decisions

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Giving complex advice laws practical meaning Coming in somewhere north of 800,000 words[1] (no one is really sure!), the Corporations Act – the overarching legal regime for financial advice –... Read more continue reading

CPD: Ethical financial advice for vulnerable clients – part two

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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. Part two focuses specifically on the rising incidence of... Read more continue reading

AMAFA launches Succession Reality Check

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AMAFA has launched the AMAFA Succession Reality Check, a simple business continuity and succession planning self-assessment tool designed to help financial advisers review the resilience and long-term sustainability of their... Read more continue reading