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CPD: A review of the Code of Ethics (part two)

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This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines standards seven to twelve of the Code of Ethics. Standards one to six were examined in a previous article you can read here.

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02 Oct 2026

CPD: A review of the Code of Ethics (part one)

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The Financial Planners and Advisers Code of Ethics (Code) has sat at the centre of adviser conduct in Australia since it became mandatory on 1 January 2020. This article, proudly

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02 Sep 2026

CPD: Trust – the unseen foundation of ethical financial advice

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Trust sits at the heart of every successful financial advice relationship. In this article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, the importance of the trust relationship and its link to ethical practice

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03 Aug 2026

CPD: Ethics and client best interests

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In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the

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03 Jul 2026

CPD: Aged care advice and ethics

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Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that Australia’s population aged 65 and over is projected to reach 22% – or 8.8 million people – by

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02 Jun 2026

CPD: The fiduciary mandate and ethics in financial advice

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Today’s financial adviser stands as a true professional partner; a fiduciary whose primary purpose is to empower clients to achieve their life goals and financial objectives. This article, proudly sponsored

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04 May 2026

CPD: The importance of ethics to your advice practice

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Ethics in financial advice isn’t just about ‘doing the right thing’ to sleep better at night, it’s the fundamental bedrock of a sustainable business model. In this article, proudly sponsored

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02 Apr 2026

CPD: Ethical financial advice for vulnerable clients – part two

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This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines how advisers work with vulnerable clients, particularly those affected by ageing and cognitive decline. Part two focuses specifically on the rising incidence of

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02 Mar 2026

CPD: Ethical financial advice for vulnerable clients – part one

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This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines how advisers work with vulnerable clients, particularly those affected by ageing and cognitive decline. It explores the ethical tensions that may arise and

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05 Feb 2026

CPD: Lessons from ethical failures in financial advice

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Ethical standards are the foundation of financial advice, defining the trust and professional bond between advisers and their clients. While most professionals operate with integrity, a small minority within the

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22 Jan 2026

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CPD: US middle market private credit – the investment case
In today’s rapidly shifting investment landscape, traditional sources of fixed income are struggling to meet the yield and diversification needs of investors. They are also becoming more closely correlated with [...]
CPD: A new global order and implications for investors
The new global order differs from its predecessor in four ways, as outlined in the following article from GSFM’s investment partner TD Epoch. For decades, the US has been unrivalled [...]
CPD: Is your approach to client risk profiling putting you at risk?
Introduction The shockwaves that followed the announcement of ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs by Donald Trump brought an abrupt and unsettling end to a three-year bull market. Major global indices plummeted by [...]
CPD: Ethics and the advice practice
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 [...]
CPD: Retirement income strategy choices
There’s a wide variety of income strategies used across the market, with an equally wide variety of labels attached to these strategies. Each varies in complexity, its ability to mitigate [...]