Adviser Ratings reveals data source
20 October 2014 by Aleks Vickovich, Independent Financial Adviser
The 18,000 financial adviser listings on the controversial Adviser Ratings website came from a commercial deal with research and publishing house Rainmaker Group.
Review website responds to broker concerns
17 October 2014 by Julia Corduroy, Australian Broker
Co-founder of new consumer-led review website for financial planners has responded to brokers’ concerns over the site’s independence and validity, and said there would be no reason why it couldn’t work in the broking industry as well.
AFA says Adviser Ratings not a threat
17 October 2014 by Elizabeth Somerville, Financial Observer
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has voiced its support for the recently launched Adviser Ratings website, saying anything that benefits consumers is a good move for the industry.
Register may find all financial planners are equally beautiful
16 October 2014 by John Collett, The Age, SMH, Brisbane Times
What are consumers to make of launches of online searchable registers of financial planners.
FPA questions Adviser Ratings
16 October 2014 by Elizabeth Somerville, Financial Observer
The FPA has questioned the value new consumer advice site Adviser Ratings will bring to the financial planning industry following the launch of the ‘Trip Adviser’-style website on Monday.
Adviser Ratings website to launch paid options
16 October 2014 by Laura Millan, Financial Standard
The Adviser Ratings website, which allows consumers to rate their financial planners for free, will launch paid services for advisers and consumers in the future.
Labor backs adviser ratings websites
15 October, 2014 by Aleks Vickovich and Stephanie Garber, Independent Financial Adviser
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has endorsed the development of private sector financial adviser ratings websites, as a second product of this kind is launched to the market.
Adviser Ratings to cover brokers
15 October 2014 by John Kavanagh, BankingDay
A new online service designed to give investors a forum for rating financial planners may eventually include financial brokers in its coverage.
Top broker debunks new financial adviser service: Adviser Ratings
15 October 2014 by Huntley Mitchell, The Adviser
One of Australia’s leading brokers has questioned the credibility of a new online service for financial advisers.