Compliance

Inside the quick descent of MyPlanner

After building up a growing base of advisers, the MyPlanner dealer group rapidly imploded amidst compliance concerns, leadership changes and ASIC orders.

Tahn SharpeJuly 6, 2020

Calls mount for combined FDS and OSA

Amalgamating the current backwards-looking FDS with the proposed annual renewal notice will save advisers time and money according to Xplore Wealth’s Michael Wright.

Tahn SharpeApril 20, 2020

COVID-19 the second biggest challenge for advisers in 2020

While the coronavirus crisis has played havoc with portfolios and dramatically changed the way advisers work, an ongoing study from researcher Investment Trends – in partnership with Professional Planner – reveals it’s still not the heaviest burden for advisers.

Tahn SharpeApril 16, 2020

ASIC’s compliance reprieve a test not to be taken lightly

The loosening of compliance around ‘crisis’ superannuation advice may be clunky and ill-fitting, but it is a welcome step in the right direction and if applied correctly by the industry could see a broadening of similar regulatory relief measures.

Tahn SharpeApril 15, 2020