Industry Updates

Making your breaks in a universe of opportunities

Amie Wild has gone from jazz-singing single mother to founder of her own financial planning firm by taking full advantage whenever good fortune has come her way.

Many channels, many voices, one message

Get the most out of your marketing by sending one consistent message via several means of engagement, and consulting with experts who specialise in each strategy.

We’re an industry about to come of age

Financial planning will come into its own and businesses will change dramatically – but winning value propositions will always remain the same.

Reflection: It’s worse in real estate

If you're stressed about the pain and difficulties with turning financial planning into a profession, take comfort in the knowledge that other sectors have much farther to go.

Don’t wind back the clock on consumer protections

Conservatives in the US want to dismantle consumer protections put in place after the global financial crisis. Similar forces in Australia must be kept from doing the same here.

A broader definition of competence

Researchers and industry stakeholders joined forces to determine all the skills and behaviours a financial planner needs. The Financial Advice Competency Framework is the result.

What’s next for licensees?

As reform shifts many responsibilities onto individual advisers, it’s uncertain what’s on the cards for licensees. However, as always, those who add value will survive.

Past and present: Kell, Gonski laud industry

Speaking at PP’s 10th-birthday bash, ASIC’s Peter Kell said financial planning was fast becoming a profession and ANZ’s David Gonski praised the industry's achievements.

Professional Planner’s 10th birthday party – photo gallery

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Professional Planner celebrates its first decade

PP's 10th-birthday bash was a gathering of industry heavyweights. David Gonski, Peter Kell and Bernie Ripoll were among the bright lights who addressed the crowd.

Stories of the decade: Professional Planner, from birth to 2017

In continued celebration of Professional Planner's 10th birthday, please enjoy this collection of some of the most influential and engaging stories from our first decade.

Eyes firmly on the future

Professional Planner has pushed for change from the start. As the industry continues its transformation, PP will keep advancing the conversation. Thank you for making it possible.

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