Run-off cover or exit fee?

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Licensees who dress exit fees up as professional indemnity (PI) run-off cover fail the transparency test and undermine adviser trust, according to AMAFA managing director Keith Marshall. “When licensees label... Read more continue reading

CPD: Discretionary trusts, testamentary trusts and tax

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Trusts are often perceived as tools exclusively for the extremely wealthy. However, they are accessible to a broad spectrum of clients and serve numerous purposes, most notably effective tax management.... Read more continue reading

Aged Care Steps announces finalists for 2025 for Aged Care Adviser of the Year Awards

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Aged Care Steps, a leading voice in the aged care advice industry, has revealed the Finalists for this year’s ACS Aged Care Adviser of the Year Awards. Now in their... Read more continue reading

CPD: Managing peers and referral partners in an ethical advice practice

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Running an ethical and compliant financial advice practice extends far beyond an individual adviser’s desk; it requires meticulous management of the entire professional ecosystem, including colleagues, peers and third-party referral... Read more continue reading

Next generation talent from RMIT, Deakin and TAFE NSW shine in Entireti University Challenge

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Over 160 financial planning students from tertiary education institutions around Australia have participated in the 15th Entireti University Challenge, with RMIT University student, Adele Wraith, winning the prestigious competition and... Read more continue reading

Is it just a bad day or is it a bad job?

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How can you tell if you are just having a bad day on the job, or whether it is time to move on from the job completely? There’s no escaping... Read more continue reading

NAB Private Wealth named Australia’s Best Private Bank for fifth year in a row

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NAB Private Wealth has been named the Best Private Bank in Australia for the fifth consecutive year at the prestigious World’s Best Private Bank Awards. The Global Finance accolade recognises... Read more continue reading

SG Hiscock and LaSalle win global REIT category at the Zenith Fund Awards

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SG Hiscock & Company and LaSalle Investment Management have won the global REIT category at the 2025 Zenith Fund Awards for the SGH LaSalle Concentrated Global Property Fund. The Zenith... Read more continue reading

Australian businesses urged to strengthen defences during Cyber Security Awareness Month

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As Cyber Security Awareness Month focuses on the growing threat of cybercrime, HLB Mann Judd Melbourne partner, Kapil Kukreja, is urging Australian businesses to take a proactive approach to managing cyber risks... Read more continue reading

Ausbil named Fund Manager of the Year at the 2025 Zenith Fund Awards

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Ausbil Investment Management Limited (Ausbil) has been awarded the prestigious Fund Manager of the Year honour at the 2025 Zenith Fund Awards, cementing its position as one of Australia’s leading... Read more continue reading