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Time to start cracking that code of ethics

Now that FASEA has issued some guidance on educational standards, industry stakeholders can turn their attention to worrying about how ethics reforms will be implemented.

Simon HoyleDecember 22, 2017

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Don’t rush Paul McCartneys of financial advice off the stage

One great dilemma the industry faces as it prepares for new standards is how to lift its game without losing the collective wisdom and experience of veteran advisers.

Simon HoyleDecember 18, 2017

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An experienced hand reaches out to offer more

Ash McAuliffe’s 17 years in financial planning have led him to do more than just reflect on why more people don’t seek advice. He’s launched a holistic firm to address the problem.

Johanna RobertsDecember 12, 2017

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FASEA will get there sooner by taking its time

Stakeholders across the industry are understandably impatient for details on the reforms that will affect them. But FASEA needs to be given the time to do things right.

Simon HoyleDecember 8, 2017

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A client who makes the case for a royal commission

If you’re seeking evidence that another hard look at the financial services industry is necessary, Max Newnham has a Statement of Advice that’s Exhibit A.

Max NewnhamDecember 6, 2017

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Reflection: The disturbing question of licensing’s legitimacy

Angelique McInnes and Abdullahi D. Ahmed raised issues about licensing before, but their latest work is much more harsh in its critique, calling the regime 'illegitimate'.

Simon HoyleNovember 17, 2017

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Reflection: anti-reform crowd needs better arguments

Reasons people give for not supporting reforms in financial planning range from the cost of implementation, to concerns about underinsurance. None of them is good enough.

Simon HoyleNovember 10, 2017

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Reflection: Many ways to judge success

Recent opportunities to participate in evaluating practices for awards lead to realisations about what traits the winners in business have in common, and how to define victory.

Simon HoyleOctober 27, 2017

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Analysis

Time to start cracking that code of ethics

Analysis

Don’t rush Paul McCartneys of financial advice off the stage

Analysis

An experienced hand reaches out to offer more

Analysis

FASEA will get there sooner by taking its time

Analysis

A client who makes the case for a royal commission

Analysis

Reflection: The disturbing question of licensing’s legitimacy

Analysis

Reflection: anti-reform crowd needs better arguments

Analysis

Reflection: Many ways to judge success

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