Financial planner mental health distress – the unintended consequence and the dark side of industry reform

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Mental health distress brought about by industry reform fatigue, constant legislative / regulatory changes and reputational damage of financial services is the unintended consequence that is contributing to many advice... Read more continue reading

Populism and perish

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Populism is spreading rapidly and globally, and becoming more aggressive in its implementation and execution. It traverses national borders and can infiltrate all political affiliations. It represents a huge challenge... Read more continue reading

An open letter to Bill Shorten and Scott Morrison on behalf of the Australian small business community

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Dear Bill and ScoMo, With only a bit over a week to go until the Federal Election, I figured it was an opportune time to write to you both to... Read more continue reading

Why Australia should cut the small business tax rate to 20%

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Australian small businesses are being ripped off by paying one of the highest company tax rates in the world, an international business coach says. While many countries have dramatically cut... Read more continue reading

Proud to be an Adviser – Part five – Anne Graham

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I’ve always been proud to be an adviser, but it’s now more difficult than ever. Don’t get me wrong, I’m proud of my team and the work we do, but... Read more continue reading

Proud to be an Adviser – Part four – Adam McCarthy

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While it may sound clichéd, one of the most rewarding aspects of my job as a financial adviser is getting to hear and see, first-hand, the positive difference financial advice... Read more continue reading

Statement from Brett Clark, TAL Group CEO and Managing Director

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“Community access to high quality financial advice plays an important role in supporting well-informed customers and the financial wellbeing of many Australian families.  “The sustainability of a financial advice channel... Read more continue reading

Proud to be an Adviser – Part three – Eugene Ardino

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Like everyone in the financial planning industry, I watched the Royal Commission with a mixture of dismay and incredulity. I am immensely proud of the industry and what it is... Read more continue reading

Proud to be an Adviser – Part two – Tristan Barnes

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Becoming a financial adviser wasn’t an obvious career choice for me. In my younger years I gravitated towards jobs with a strong physical component. I had a stint in the... Read more continue reading

An open letter to business leaders

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Each year, I write to the companies in which BlackRock invests on behalf of our clients, the majority of whom have decades-long horizons and are planning for retirement. As a... Read more continue reading