An opportunity exists for financial advisers to assist individuals over the age of 45 who are employed full-time with their retirement preparations.

The proposed merger between the FPA and AFA will make a significant difference to the service provided to financial advisers.

Improvements to the operation of their own business has helped advice practices to survive regulatory change, according to a new survey.

ASIC Information Sheet 274 has instructed practitioners to educate their clients on the costs associated with an SMSF beyond establishment.

SMSF trustees who receive financial advice are more likely to be receiving the most up-to-date information needed to run their own super fund.

A full disclosure of the government’s response to the Quality of Advice Review will be provided before it acts upon any of the resulting recommendations.