Industry

QSuper walks away from comprehensive advice

On Friday QSuper announced it planned to stop offering comprehensive advice to new members starting on Monday, a move that was expected to lead to redundancies within the business.

Matthew SmithJuly 6, 2020

MOU a savvy positioning play for FPA, TPB

The memo signed by the two parties last week went largely under the radar, but don’t underestimate its importance in terms of positioning for the FPA, who have a lot to prove.

Tahn SharpeJuly 2, 2020

Super funds can manage their conflicts: First State Super CEO

First State Super needs to manage conflicts like many of its peers that also own advice, not to mention potential governance issues that may arise from investing in a business that also provides services to members. FSS CEO Deanne Stewart addresses both topics.

Matthew SmithJuly 2, 2020

IOOF, AMP CEOs raise advice affordability concerns

Heads of the country’s two largest vertically integrated wealth businesses and advice networks told policy makers that laws might require a rethink to make advice more affordable to Australians.

Matthew SmithJune 30, 2020