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What action can be taken to clean up the industry and help rid it of the advisers and practices that are contributing to the demoralising perception it has in the minds of the general public.
by Adviser Ratings
While the revelations mount, one positive is that discussions have sprung up all over the place about the industry’s shortcomings and the structural obstacles in place that may prohibit the industry from moving forward.
by Adviser Ratings
The royal commission today looked at the major financial advisory membership associations, the FPA and the AFA. The particular focus was about what role the organisations have with regard to policing adverse behaviour by their members and the extent…
by See from WA
I want to purchase some equities in the name of my son and want to keep my name also on the investment until he is older. How do I do this?
by Adviser Ratings
Even with a day off for Anzac Day, this week at the banking royal commission saw more drama than you could poke a stick at. Along with the expected revelations about industry failures, we also saw a celebrity adviser go down in flames and even a…
by Adviser Ratings
Shockwaves were sent out through the finance community on Friday when it was recommended that AMP face criminal charges. The commission is open to find that AMP breached the Corporations Act by making “material” and “deliberate” attempts to mislead…
by Adviser Ratings
The travails of the licensee ‘Dover Financial Advisers Pty Ltd” during the recent public hearings at the royal commission have sparked great interest and generated a lot of media attention. We take a look at some of the things that makes Dover…
by Adviser Ratings
Adviser Ratings were lucky enough to attend the book launch of Vanessa Stoykov's book, ‘The Breakfast Club for 40-Somethings’. After two decades in the finance industry, Vanessa has combined her passion for finance and storytelling in her debut…
by Luke Mase
Whether we like it or not, money is a fundamental part of our society. So why wouldn’t increasing our financial wellness be considered a top priority?