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Education costs continue to outstrip inflation

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures show that education costs continue to outstrip inflation, maintaining the trend that has persisted for the past decade. Parents’ concerns about the increasing

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01 Nov 2013

Parents should plan for rising education costs

From Lifeplan Funds Management

Despite government plans to direct further funding to education, parents’ concerns about the increasing cost of their children’s education are not over, warns Matt Walsh, head of Lifeplan. “The cost

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20 Aug 2013

Client satisfaction up but question advisers’ technical ability

The ongoing noise about changes to financial services’ regulatory requirements appears to be affecting attitudes towards financial advisers. The latest Lifeplan ICFS Financial Advice Satisfaction Index* has shown clients of

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01 May 2013

Constant super tinkering highlights benefits of alternative strategies

From Lifeplan Funds Management

Constant Federal Government tinkering with the Australian superannuation system has created distrust in the eyes of most investors, but advisers can treat this as an opportunity to show the value

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18 Apr 2013

Male and female satisfaction with financial advisers diverges

From Lifeplan Funds Management

Client satisfaction with their financial adviser has declined over the last six months, largely driven by falling satisfaction among male clients, according to the latest Lifeplan ICFS Financial Advice Satisfaction

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19 Nov 2012

Clients happy with advisers’ trustworthiness and knowledge

From Lifeplan Funds Management

The latest Lifeplan ICFS Financial Advice Satisfaction Index shows that investors are satisfied with the trustworthiness and knowledge of their financial advisers, although they feel somewhat pessimistic about the performance

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CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
Introduction Why do financially secure retirees still hesitate to spend, or commit to strategies that would clearly improve their outcomes? This article sets out the Two-Chapter Retirement framework, a new [...]
CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
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 [...]
CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era
Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]