Behind our decision to end print
Colin Tate, chief executive at publisher Conexus Financial, explains why Professional Planner is ending its 13 year print run to focus on delivering content digitally, and why we should all be questioning the way we see the world.
May 04, 2020
Down markets revive asset-fee argument
Proponents of asset-based fees will argue it shows advisers have skin in the game when markets are down, but this still cuts against how professional services firms charge.
April 30, 2020
Self-funded retirees ‘dumped’ during COVID-19
The government should adjust the taper rate, the deeming rate or the pension loan scheme to support self-funded retirees doing it tough during the pandemic, according to one representative group.
April 29, 2020
Radical pandemic insurance plans being scoped by industry
A senate enquiry has revealed new pandemic insurance solutions are being sought by the industry, while ASIC has put pressure on insurers to show flexibility and compassion to consumers.
April 28, 2020
Is it time to take a tougher line with unlisted assets?
A fresh review of the regulatory and governance setting for investing in illiquid assets can only improve the baseline outcome for consumers. It also creates a “nothing to see here” environment for media, while having no adverse impact on those funds with good governance already in place, says The Conexus Institute's David Bell.
April 28, 2020
CFS invites clients to sever adviser relationships
CBA’s influential wealth arm is extending its hard line on advice by proactively reminding clients who sign an advice fee form that they can exit at any time, a move which could strain its relationship with the industry.
April 24, 2020
Mayfair swerves court ruling with new ‘wholesale’ offer
With payments suspended and a host of advertising restrictions over their heads, Mayfair 101 has carefully worded the launch of a new product targeted at ‘qualified’ investors.
April 23, 2020
Liquidity a ‘furphy’ that clouds bigger issue
Ahead of an expected surge in hardship provision claims, Frontier Advisors' Andrew Polson said the real issue for superannuation was its lack of purpose.
April 22, 2020
RBA super fund repo bailout not currently on the cards
Super funds have had months to prepare for withdrawal requests which could be in the magnitude of 25 per cent of funds under management for certain funds, the RBA's Governor Philip Lowe has said.
April 21, 2020
