It’s time to ask where is the financial services industry and planning profession going

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As the federal government, Royal Commission and FASEA continue to reshape the industry and fuel many predictions and much speculation, it’s imperative to take time out to seriously consider the... Read more continue reading

The 3 barriers to adviser business success (and one can be deadly)

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There are 3 distinct barriers every adviser must manage in their career.  Each of them is a defining point which can see the end of the advisory career….but Barrier 3... Read more continue reading

Philanthropic giving via a Public Ancillary Fund

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A PuAF is a communal tax exempt philanthropic trust that enables a number of donors to establish and name a ‘sub fund’ under the broader PuAF structure. With a sub... Read more continue reading

MYOB survey reveals 1 in 4 small business owners not making any superannuation contributions

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MYOB’s latest survey has highlighted the burden of superannuation and EOFY tax payments on small business owners. Many struggle to make payments due to cashflow issues and are forced to... Read more continue reading

Sharesight data now available in myprosperity

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Leading wealth portal myprosperity has announced a partnership with premier share portfolio tracker, Sharesight. Clients who use Sharesight to track their investments will now be able to view them from within their myprosperity wealth portal. The direct... Read more continue reading

Link Group delivers blueprint for personalised digital advice

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Link Group (ASX: LNK) yesterday launched its latest digital advice product, Super Blueprint 3.0, to give more Australians access to easy and affordable quality financial advice. Super Blueprint 3.0 provides... Read more continue reading

FASEA releases draft Continuing Professional Development guidance

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The Standards Authority has released guidance around Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for providers, which outlines the proposed learning requirements required to be completed each year. The proposed approach to CPD... Read more continue reading

AMP launches Adviser Pathways

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AMP has launched Adviser Pathways, a market-leading training and development program to meet the growing demand for high quality financial advisers. The program is part of AMP’s commitment to raising... Read more continue reading

With trust levels plummeting, it’s time to get personal

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Tackling the trust issue is one of the greatest challenges currently facing our industry. Peter Malekas explores practical ways for advisers to turn the tide. We are experiencing a national... Read more continue reading

Traders driven to distraction during World Cup

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Don’t bother calling your broker when the World Cup is on the TV. Analysis of share volumes shows there is a noticeable dip in the number of trades during World... Read more continue reading