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CPD: Private credit advice in 2026 – compliance and consumer protection essentials

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Private credit is booming, and advisers are playing a big part in its growth. A sector that was valued at around $133 billion[1] in size in 2021 had grown to

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02 Dec 2025

CPD: DDO wake-up call – what ASIC crackdown means for advisers

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For legislation pigeonholed by many observers as being ‘all about product manufacturers’, the Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) laws certainly have a knack of worming their way into financial advisers’

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03 Nov 2025

CPD: Informed consent – when disclosure becomes true understanding

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Introduction Few issues are as central to effective, compliant financial advice as informed consent. Aside from being a foundational element of financial consumer protection, clients who understand the advice they

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02 Oct 2025

CPD: How to keep ASIC happy – FY 2025/26 edition

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Introduction For financial advisers in Australia, maintaining ongoing compliance is not only about avoiding penalties—it’s fundamental to preserving client trust, practice continuity, and professional standing. FY 2025/26 is shaping up as

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02 Sep 2025

CPD: Jump in my CAR. Client Advice Records – why, what, how

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Introduction The forthcoming replacement of Statements of Advice (SOAs) with Client Advice Records (CARs) has once again shone a spotlight on the vexed issue of client communication within financial advice.

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06 Aug 2025

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CPD: Currency risk – friend or foe?
In today’s interconnected world, global companies play a significant role in our daily lives. However, when Australian investors allocate their capital to global markets, they are exposed not only to [...]
CPD: Ethics and moral dilemmas
When it comes to financial advice, the numbers may be black and white, but the ethical decisions often aren’t. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines moral dilemmas and the [...]
CPD: Investor Behaviour – Retirement
To best understand how and why clients make financial decisions – particularly during retirement – advisers must look beyond technical strategies and consider investor behaviour. Before addressing product selection or [...]
CPD: A star is (re)born – Investment Bonds are the new headline act of tax-smart investing
Introduction Tax-smart investing is one of the central pillars of quality, effective, financial advice. The capacity for tax to drag on investment returns, stifle compounding, and eat away at gains [...]
CPD: How to keep ASIC happy – FY 2025/26 edition
Introduction For financial advisers in Australia, maintaining ongoing compliance is not only about avoiding penalties—it’s fundamental to preserving client trust, practice continuity, and professional standing. FY 2025/26 is shaping up as [...]