Analysis
A royal imperative to find the flaws
Planners appear to have little interest in Commissioner Ken Hayne’s inquiry, but they should be concerned when it starts digging into consumers’ poor outcomes.
Kate CowlingFebruary 9, 2018
Analysis
Analysis
It’s a matter of survival
If your clients are happy, you may wonder what professionalising the industry has to do with you. Simon Hoyle has a few final thoughts on the subject.
Simon HoyleFebruary 2, 2018
Analysis
Conspiracy theories distract from the real issues
The crazy ideas some in the industry are bandying about to explain the incoming education standards aren’t just annoying, they do real damage.
Simon HoyleJanuary 25, 2018
Analysis
FASEA board must enable Sanders
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority made an excellent choice in naming Deen Sanders its chief executive. Supporting him will make a big difference.
Simon HoyleJanuary 19, 2018
Analysis
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
Analysis
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
Analysis
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
Analysis
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