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Weekly Financial Advice Recap May 21–28, 2025 Weekly Financial Advice Recap May 21–28, 2025 Weekly Financial Advice Recap May 21–28, 2025

by Adviser Ratings

We’ve distilled this week’s biggest advice headlines—political shake-ups, ASIC crackdowns and platform highs—into one quick, essential read.

A Hard Day's Plight: Financial Advisers Face Outsourcing Dilemma A Hard Day's Plight: Financial Advisers Face Outsourcing Dilemma A Hard Day's Plight: Financial Advisers Face Outsourcing Dilemma

by Adviser Ratings

Australian financial advice practices are increasingly outsourcing operations, resulting in 8% fewer administrative staff and 9% fewer paraplanners due to offshore arrangements. ASIC's heightened regulatory scrutiny of data security and privacy in…

Weekly Financial Advice News Recap  27 May - 3 June 2025 Weekly Financial Advice News Recap  27 May - 3 June 2025 Weekly Financial Advice News Recap 27 May - 3 June 2025

by Adviser Ratings

This week’s recap unpacks critical ASIC warnings, fresh tax fee guidance, the implications of Jane Hume’s exit and more... For busy advisers navigating change and opportunity, make this your weekly go-to for the latest in advice news.

Done Beats Perfect: Why Your Half-Finished Business Plan Is Costing You $100,000s Done Beats Perfect: Why Your Half-Finished Business Plan Is Costing You $100,000s Done Beats Perfect: Why Your Half-Finished Business Plan Is Costing You $100,000s

by Adviser Ratings

Set for release soon, 2025 Adviser Ratings Financial Advice Landscape Report data reveals that financial advice practices stuck "developing" business plans have the lowest profitability (15.3%), which is even worse than having no plan at all…

Best Interests Part 1 - The aligned vs non-aligned debate Best Interests Part 1 - The aligned vs non-aligned debate Best Interests Part 1 - The aligned vs non-aligned debate

by Rodney Lester

For a consumer seeking financial advice for the first time, several factors may come into play when choosing an adviser. One of those factors may be whether they seek an aligned or non-aligned adviser.

Weekly Financial Advice Recap: June 3-10, 2025 Weekly Financial Advice Recap: June 3-10, 2025 Weekly Financial Advice Recap: June 3-10, 2025

by Adviser Ratings

Pressed for time? While you focus on your clients, we’ve pulled together the week's industry news that matters—fast, clear, and all in one place. Here’s what you need to know:

The $16 Billion Vote of No Confidence: How Platform Super is Crushing Industry Funds The $16 Billion Vote of No Confidence: How Platform Super is Crushing Industry Funds The $16 Billion Vote of No Confidence: How Platform Super is Crushing Industry Funds

by Adviser Ratings

Despite commanding a massive market share, major industry super funds face a damaging paradox: while one in four financial advisers recommend large industry funds to clients, they report profoundly negative satisfaction scores about the same funds.…

Weekly Financial Advice Recap: June 11-18, 2025 Weekly Financial Advice Recap: June 11-18, 2025 Weekly Financial Advice Recap: June 11-18, 2025

by Adviser Ratings

A week of stark contrasts—tough regulatory crackdowns meet pragmatic relief, while new client opportunities emerge. Your one-stop shop for the week’s advice news.

Beyond the Coffee Catch-Up: How BDMs Are Becoming Strategic Powerhouses Beyond the Coffee Catch-Up: How BDMs Are Becoming Strategic Powerhouses Beyond the Coffee Catch-Up: How BDMs Are Becoming Strategic Powerhouses

by Adviser Ratings

The role of Business Development Managers (BDMs) in the eyes of financial advice professionals is evolving from relationship management to strategic consulting. Advisers seek BDMs who understand their practice dynamics and offer valuable insights…