News : financial advice

FPA/AFA merger vote in February

November 7, 2022

Members will have their opportunity to vote on the proposed FPA/AFA merger organisation towards the end of February next year.

November 3, 2022

A requirement for licensees to register financial advisers by 1 January 2023 has been pushed back so ASIC can improve the registration process.

October 20, 2022

Financial advice has been a key factor in helping investors handle volatile markets, with advisers considered a source of value by their clients.

October 17, 2022

Apprehension has surfaced over the Quality of Advice Review proposal for the deregulation in the provision of general financial advice.

October 13, 2022

SMSF trustees have been reminded to check the status of any advice provider they use in the establishment and running of their fund.

October 11, 2022

The number of accountants operating under a limited licence has more than halved in the past year compared to peers under a full licence model.

October 4, 2022

New research has found financial advice has a wide impact and improves the quality of life for recipients beyond purely financial benefits.