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CPD: Ethics and the advice practice

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When last published, the FAAA’s Value of Advice Index[1] saw trust in financial advice at an all-time high, which reinforces the importance of ethical practice. This article, proudly sponsored by

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12 Jun 2025

CPD: Listed investments and the ethical practice

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The announcement of tariffs to be imposed by the US heralded increased volatility across global financial markets. In such an environment, investors may be more likely to scrutinise the advice

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02 May 2025

CPD: Ethics and financial abuse

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Financial abuse is becoming more prevalent in Australian society. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines financial abuse in the context of an ethical financial advice practice. A lot of

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09 Apr 2025

CPD: Trust and ethics in financial advice

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In 2024, trust in financial advisers reached an all-time high. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, explores the inseparable links between trust and ethical practice when providing financial advice. Defined

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04 Mar 2025

CPD: The adviser’s fiduciary duty in an ethical practice

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It is both a legal and ethical requirement for financial advisers to fulfil their fiduciary duty to their clients. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, explores the importance of the

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11 Feb 2025

CPD: Artificial intelligence and ethics in the advice practice

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The integration of tools driven by artificial intelligence (AI) into financial advice practices will transform the industry. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, explores the ethical implications of using AI

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23 Jan 2025

CPD: Top 10 tips for providing ethical advice

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) does more than hear complaints; it also provides tools to help financial advisers meet their legal and ethical obligations throughout the advice process. This

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02 Dec 2024

CPD: Ethics and Self-Managed Super Funds

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At $3.9 trillion[1], Australia’s superannuation sector is one of the world’s largest. Representing approximately 25 percent of this are SMSFs, which are subject to many rules and regulations. This article,

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04 Nov 2024

CPD: Client first – ethics and best interests

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When providing financial advice, acting in a client’s best interests isn’t just a regulatory requirement, it is the cornerstone of a trusting and successful advisory relationship. This article, proudly sponsored

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02 Oct 2024

CPD: Ethics and referrals

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Most financial advice practices have referral partners they send business to or receive business from. You may also use a number of third party outsource providers for non-client facing elements

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03 Sep 2024

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CPD: Diverging markets, diversified portfolios
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Introduction Financial scams are arguably the biggest consumer protection challenge facing the financial sector in 2024. With data suggesting scams are costing Australian consumers more than $3 billion each year[1] [...]
CPD: Bonds are back!
Fixed income investments have returned to favour and once again are playing an important role in client portfolios. This article from GSFM explains why bonds are back and that the [...]
CPD: SMSFs and tax
With assets forming nearly one third of Australia’s extensive superannuation savings pool, SMSFs continue to proliferate. This article, proudly sponsored by Allianz Retire+, explores the tax benefits of using SMSFs [...]
CPD: The stages of retirement- the adviser’s role
Retirement marks a significant transition in one’s life, representing the culmination of years of hard work and financial planning. In this article from Allianz Retire+, the important role advisers play [...]