News : Financial Planning

Retail super advice gone by 2030 but SMSFs to stay

April 8, 2019

Typewriter with the words The End written in red ink

Retail superannuation advice will disappear by 2030, subsumed by superannuation funds, but SMSF related advice will continue to remain on offer.

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Accounting, ASIC, Financial Planning

ASIC puts new conditions on SMSF Advisers Network

April 4, 2019

Hrishikesh Joshi

ASIC has imposed additional licence conditions on the NTAA-owned SMSF Advisers Network following concerns about compliance with the best interest duty.

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Financial Planning

FPA urges change of name for ‘general advice’

April 4, 2019

Hrishikesh Joshi

The FPA has called on the government to clearly define financial advice after a recent ASIC report revealed confusion around the types of advice on offer in the market.

Grandfathering removal needs sensible time frame

April 1, 2019

Hrishikesh Joshi

The end of grandfathered remuneration should take place, but time is needed for advisers to adapt their business models.

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ASIC, Financial Planning

Consumers misunderstand types of advice

March 28, 2019

Darin Tyson-Chan

Consumers have a poor understanding of the difference between general financial advice and personal financial advice, according to new research conducted for ASIC.

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Accounting, Financial Planning

IPA flags licence offering to help fill advice gap

March 27, 2019

Jason Spits

The IPA is developing a licensing regime to help advisers make the shift into providing financial advice.

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Education, Financial Planning

FASEA to fast-track diploma, bridging course approval

March 18, 2019

Jason Spits

Graduate diplomas and bridging courses will receive priority assessment from FASEA, which has announced it will begin accrediting education courses and providers.