The turning point for financial advice in Australia

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The world has shifted. These are tough times and they will affect people differently. Advisers are going to experience their own hardship through this time, but it’s also a big... Read more continue reading

Reassure clients by dealing with the now and preparing for the future

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Although many professional advisory businesses are facing a tsunami of unprecedented challenges as a result of the economic impact of the coronavirus, it’s imperative not to lose sight of the... Read more continue reading

The storm sweeping across financial services

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Uncertainty stokes the flames of fear and that is particularly evident across the financial services sector with daily news of new Coronavirus infections recorded in Australia and other parts of... Read more continue reading

Re-energising business optimism will be the major challenge post Coronavirus

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The Coronavirus (CODVID-19) that is currently impacting the national and global economies is certainly having a significant negative effect on the confidence and optimism of SMEs and business managers said... Read more continue reading

Govt in denial about industry challenges including unaffordable advice and the need for financial literacy education 

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A year after the Hayne Royal Commission, advice industry commentators continue to debate what the advisory sector will look like going forward.  As the debate rages surveys such as Adviser... Read more continue reading

2020 an opportune time to refine super system

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Despite maintaining one of the most efficient and progressive retirement savings systems in the world, Australia should heed some lessons from overseas in 2020 if it’s to remain as pre-eminent... Read more continue reading

Raiz wants ePayments Code overhauled to level financial services playing field

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Raiz Invest Limited, the largest, mobile-first financial services platform with more than 700,000 sign-ups, is urging an overhaul of the ePayments Code as one critical measure to increasing competition and... Read more continue reading

One year after Hayne: Financial services institution remediation missing major cause of issues

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As the nation’s financial services industry continues to focus on its greatest-ever remediation efforts through 2020, the leaders of many institutions have overlooked one of the most important areas requiring... Read more continue reading

APRA heatmaps should be put on ice

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The question no-one wants to ask is – Why are APRA collecting, interpreting and then publishing information in the public domain? The answer is simple – They shouldn’t be! Instead... Read more continue reading

Financial planning practices can excel in the new era of advice – but growth must be the focus

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Generally speaking, boutique financial planning practices can excel and prosper in the new era of advice, however the rules have changed and standing still or staying small, is no longer... Read more continue reading