The truth about super fees
Advice professionals from around the world traded regulation war stories at the tail end of a challenging year to open the FPA's biggest gathering in Melbourne.
November 27, 2019
ASIC reveals 5 code monitoring ‘steps’ for licensees
The regulator has released the ‘reasonable’ actions licensees will need to take in their interim ethics monitoring role, and highlighted the specific Standards it will take a "facilitative" approach to.
November 26, 2019
Licensees grapple with event sponsorship policy
While some dealer groups eschew payments from product providers to speak at adviser workshop days, most agree the inherent conflict can be managed and licensees should have the right to make their own decision.
November 25, 2019
Share your ethical dilemma
Be part of the conversation to raise the bar by submitting your ethical scenario to be included in Professional Planner’s Ethics & Professionalism podcast series.
November 25, 2019
The pointy end of professionalism
On the eve of the FPA Congress, former Professional Planner editor Simon Hoyle attends a gathering with a group of truly independent advice practice principals and reflects on the advice industry’s plight.
November 21, 2019
Advisers flee risk advice in droves
The number of risk specialists in advice has dropped from 34% to 15% in five years with the LIF laws, overbearing compliance, FASEA and looming threats to upfront commissions to blame.
November 21, 2019
‘Life first’ advice transcends cost
People want advisers who understand them, who can help them untangle the psychological and emotional aspects of money and who can establish a platform that allows them to live their best possible lives.
November 21, 2019
How to not snooker yourself when ASIC comes knocking
‘Most people panic’, Rhett Das says, when the regulator reaches out as part of a surveillance exercise or investigation. But panic is still better than procrastination.
November 20, 2019
ASIC powerless over property spruikers
Commissioner John Price addressed the regulator’s role in policing property investment advisers, telling senator Peter Whish-Wilson they “are not actually financial advisers” and therefore out of ASIC’s jurisdiction.
November 19, 2019
David Bell to head new Australian retirement think-tank
The Ex-Mine Super CIO has been appointed executive director of the Conexus Institute, a think tank that aims to become a catalyst for change in the Australian retirement sector.
November 18, 2019
