The authority has released its final mandate for advisers, with a 240-hour shortcut for non-relevant degree holders among the late changes. Tahn Sharpe writes.

Ongoing fee arrangements, asset-based fees and incentive structures are set to be shaken up based on the findings of the Hayne royal commission.

A PwC report reveals that institutionally owned wealth management businesses were still incredibly profitable in the lead-up to divestment in 2018.

The varying perspectives on what compliant documents look like makes it tough for regtech providers to come up with scalable and effective solutions, Red Marker director Matt Symons says.

Productivity Commission deputy chair Karen Chester has recommended a swift end to grandfathered commissions in superannuation and taken a swipe at the retail funds industry for charging asset-based fees.

IRESS adapts to a more competitive market with a new, simplified data-sharing tool for Xplan that is tailored for independent financial advice firms. Tahn Sharpe writes.

Higher rates of volatility can be expected in 2019, given the picture forming in the bond market.

Superannuation fund CIOs are predicting a tough year ahead for equities investors punctuated by low economic growth and possible share market draw downs.

Too often, investors look only at the recent track record or the current reputation of the fund manager in selecting a LIC, but so much more needs to be considered to avoid potential disasters.

Advisers looking to combine FASEA-mandated exam and degree study may struggle to find all the courses, Peter Hogan says.

The chief executive of the authority said he would remain open to amending its standards summary and appreciated the feedback, despite the “occasionally misinformed poets” in the discussion.

The guidelines released Friday, deeming the FPA and AFA’s designations worth only two credits of prior learning, are now the subject of a three-week consultation period.