Time and time again,people have told me they want to invest in shares. My response has always been the same.
There’s lots of talk about what the new changes this week will do for the industry,but here’s what it really means for everyday Australians.
Moves are afoot to give Australians access to financial advice that is more affordable.
AMP is likely to pay at least $900,000 to two financial institutions after the Federal Court ruled against it in a class action.
Don’t assume a financial adviser will automatically sort out your mess for you. It pays to do your research and be prepared.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has dropped the ball so frequently it is no longer fit for purpose.
A former stockbroker told his estranged wife via a series of text messages to lie to regulators if questioned about signatures he allegedly forged.
Consumers should have access to a low-cost service to help navigate the maze of complexity policymakers have created. I’ll even put up my hand to run it.
A report on how to make quality financial advice accessible to ordinary Australians recommends sweeping changes,including an expanded role for super funds in providing “personal” advice
It’s estimated over 12 million Australians have unmet financial advice needs. Luckily,the high cost of financial planning has given birth to some alternatives.
Consumers would lose protection against bad “finfluencer” advice under proposed changes to financial advice laws,say consumer groups.