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Trust in advice hits record low

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2018
Consumer trust in financial planning is at an all-time low and those engaged in financial advice are significantly less likely to recommend it post-Royal Commission, new research shows. A new survey from Investment Trends asking consumers to rate trust ...

Trust in financial services down since Royal Commission: Poll

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2018
... Eighty-seven per cent of respondents to a Financial Standard poll either agreed or strongly agreed the levels of consumer trust and satisfaction have worsened since the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services ...

Rethink property investment: Poll

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2018
... offer SMSF loans. In our new poll, we ask: Since the banking and financial services Royal Commission, the levels of consumer trust and satisfaction have worsened. Do you agree? Let us know here.

FASEA-induced exodus increasingly likely

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... to the new regime with less cost and effort while maintaining the high standards that must be achieved to ensure consumer trust," SMSFA head of policy Jordan George said. Greater flexibility for new entrants to complete university study and still be ...

FASEA names new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2018
... forward to the new role and to assisting the development of higher professional standards, as well as improving consumer trust and confidence in the sector. "I thank the FASEA Board for the opportunity to lead this pivotal organisation with a clear remit ...

AFCA appoints chief executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
... vulnerabilities. He will bring energy and insight to AFCA which is an important organisational response to restore consumer trust and confidence in financial services." In addition to his chief executive role, Locke is also taking on the role of AFCA's ...

Industry leaders in sales and marketing recognised at MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
... incredible pool of talent within the industry but, at the same time, the huge responsibility in their hands to restore consumer trust. "With the Royal Commission inquiry and the Productivity Commission findings, it is incumbent upon the industry to regain ...

Life insurance regulation needs government backing: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2018
... need reforms to improve outcomes for customers. Many (56%) believed such reforms would improve the low levels of consumer trust. When asked about direct insurance, more than half (57%) believed it would grow at a slower rate in the future, as this segment ...

Industry responds to latest FASEA guidance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2018
... advice sector will be in the best interests of all advisers, existing and new, because it will ensure enduring consumer trust and confidence in the financial advice sector."

Misperception of independence jeopardising trust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
Consumer trust in the financial planning industry has dropped 2% in the last 12 months, according to the latest figures from Roy Morgan. Findings from the research house's 2017 Superannuation and Wealth Management in Australia report shows trust in ...