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AMP fin centre opens first fee-for-service shopfront

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 AUG 2010
... access to tailored advice based on their individual needs". "It's a one-stop-shop where customers can get the financial advice they need, whether it's increasing their savings; protecting their income; maximising their super; owning their home or planning ...

Top CEOs back statutory fiduciary duty for advisers

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 9 AUG 2010
... such as national savings, infrastructure and Australia's role in Asia. On the question regarding the Future of Financial Advice Reforms (FOFA), the outcome of the Ripoll Inquiry, the respondents were asked what are the reforms that are most important ...

One in four retail fund members to switch: CHOICE

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2010
... and 4 per cent in public sector funds. "Ironically, a constant frustration with retail funds is the quality of financial advice members are receiving - or lack of it," said Choice spokesman Christopher Zinn, in a statement. Zinn quoted an example of ...

FPA and RIAA team up for planners

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2010
... advice to its members. The partnership is part of the FPA's push to improve educational opportunities within the financial advice profession, noted a press statement. "Responsible investment has really accelerated in recent years," said Louise O'Halloran ...

Industry backs MySuper reforms

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 2 AUG 2010
... missing ingredient in the government's response is the incentives for ordinary Australians to seek professional financial advice. "We are concerned that Australians may be provided with a false sense of security. The proposed additional $150,000 of superannuation ...

FPA maintains stance on commission ban

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2010
... improved code of professional practice," he said. Separately, Sanders said the FPA's newly created Future of Financial Advice Taskforce, which is responsible for developing positions on each of the reform proposals that affect planners, has been successful ...

Commonwealth FP restructures, head departs

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUL 2010
... simplify its advice structure. The business post restructure included Commonwealth Financial Planning, Bank West's financial advice arm, Financial Wisdom, Whittaker McNaught and Advice Essentials. Mackay was part of the leadership team at CFP. Kylie ...

Advice goes direct to retail shopfronts

... is divided between those that are pinning their future growth and consumer engagement strategy through walk-in financial advice shops and those that are sticking with a more traditional approach. On 19 July, one of the largest financial planning groups ...

AFAC and APESB launch fresh debate on fiduciary duty

MICHELLE BALTAZAR, MEDIA RELEASES  |  MONDAY, 19 JUL 2010
... Financial Advisory Services, which sets out proposed mandatory requirements for accounting members who provide financial advice. Under the proposed standard, members of Australia's three major accounting bodies who are financial planners must only charge ...

Planners rank high on client scorecard

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2010
... proposition, the benefits it delivers to consumers because that is [still] not well understood," he said. The AFA's financial advice study was carried out in May, and was sent to CoreData-brandmanagement's proprietary panel of more than 100,000 Australian ...