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Fee consent forms, FDS overhaul concerns FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2023
... is almost 30 years old, and a substantial amount of regulatory change has occurred since 1995. In addition, financial advisers are now recognised as Qualified Tax Relevant Providers (QTRPs), and are regularly providing tax advice to clients," Abood said. ...

ASIC, APRA slam premium hikes

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2023
... industry for retail advised policies by 1 July 2024. They are also developing guidance for life companies and financial advisers on disclosure and marketing materials that articulate the different premium types and when these might increase," the regulators ...

BT signposts key issues for advisers in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... strategies. "Good old real estate and the strategies around property ownership will continue to be topical amongst financial advisers and their clients, going into 2024," said BT head of financial literacy and advocacy Bryan Ashenden. "Clients are discussing ...

AMP revamps Jigsaw Advice Solutions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
AMP is reinventing the Jigsaw business to serve more self-licensed financial advisers. AMP has overhauled Jigsaw's offering, introducing an enhanced Essentials package. It already includes compliance support such as Responsible Manager training, education ...

Advisers, accountants ramp up partnerships

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... will fully embrace financial advice by way of taking over or merging with advice practices. Conversely, many financial advisers will want to acquire accounting practices, leading to purchasers paying an increased price multiple. "Often, accountants acquire ...

FSCP issues another registration prohibition order

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... not disclose the names of advisers under investigation unless the outcome is required to be displayed on the Financial Advisers Register.

Young investors fall prey to bad social media advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
... help financial professionals keep clients informed in an ever-changing world," Nationwide said. Some 31% of financial advisers are considering AI plan to use it for data insights. Twenty-seven percent plan to use it to educate clients on financial ma ...

How young Australians are missing out on better super returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... not in line with an investor's long-term goals is growing and suggests there is a great opportunity for financial advisers to expand into a younger client base to advise younger Australians on taking on higher equity risk investment options, which ...

UK to overhaul advice affordability, access

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... advice more accessible and affordable to everyday people as only 8% of consumers call upon the services of financial advisers. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to rollout "simplified advice" to Britons who have straightforward needs and ...

FSCP serves up registration prohibition order

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
... not disclose the names of advisers under investigation unless the outcome is required to be displayed on the Financial Advisers Register.