IFA Magazine

03/10/2025

Despite global volatility and economic uncertainty, advised Australians have enjoyed a year of stability and personal security, according to the Financial Advice Association Australia.

Despite global volatility and economic uncertainty, advised Australians have enjoyed a year of stability and personal security, according to the Financial Advice Association Australia.

03/10/2025

The complaints authority’s rules are hampering the ability of Shield and First Guardian investors to gain compensation from the super fund, which the FAAA’s Phil Anderson said will simply see more “complaints against financial advisers only”.

The complaints authority’s rules are hampering the ability of Shield and First Guardian investors to gain compensation from the super fund, which the FAAA’s Phil Anderson said will simply see more “complaints against financial advisers only”.

02/10/2025

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02/10/2025

Entireti has announced a rebrand of PFS Investment Management to bring together the group’s investment capabilities and support its licensee network.

Entireti has announced a rebrand of PFS Investment Management to bring together the group’s investment capabilities and support its licensee network.

02/10/2025

Due diligence and healthy suspicion are important tools that advisers should apply to third parties when recommending private credit to clients, according to one industry expert.

Due diligence and healthy suspicion are important tools that advisers should apply to third parties when recommending private credit to clients, according to one industry expert.

02/10/2025

The complaints authority’s latest Datacube update has revealed that clients of the embattled licensee lodged 423 complaints against it between July 2024 and the end of August this year.

The complaints authority’s latest Datacube update has revealed that clients of the embattled licensee lodged 423 complaints against it between July 2024 and the end of August this year.

01/10/2025

The Life Code Compliance Committee (Life CCC) has set out a more targeted and outcomes-focused compliance strategy in its 2024–25 annual report, signalling a shift towards addressing high-impact and systemic issues across the life insurance sector.

The Life Code Compliance Committee (Life CCC) has set out a more targeted and outcomes-focused compliance strategy in its 2024–25 annual report, signalling a shift towards addressing high-impact and systemic issues across the life insurance sector.

01/10/2025

Latest ASIC estimates have found more than 3,000 advisers could be unable to provide advice next year if they fail to update FAR records of their qualifications.

Latest ASIC estimates have found more than 3,000 advisers could be unable to provide advice next year if they fail to update FAR records of their qualifications.

01/10/2025

The central bank yesterday announced the official cash rate will remain at 3.6 per cent following higher-than-expected inflation figures.

The central bank yesterday announced the official cash rate will remain at 3.6 per cent following higher-than-expected inflation figures.

30/09/2025

With the need for more client education before the advice process begins, utilising social media is a potentially vital tool for advice practices.

With the need for more client education before the advice process begins, utilising social media is a potentially vital tool for advice practices.

30/09/2025

Two Aussie giants are joining forces⚡️MLC + Resolution = the new Acenda. Tradition meets innovation, and they’re gearing up to hit the ground running🚀

30/09/2025

Macquarie’s $321 million remediation package will provide welcome relief for investors after a “difficult and challenging” experience, according to the FAAA’s Phil Anderson.

Macquarie’s $321 million remediation package will provide welcome relief for investors after a “difficult and challenging” experience, according to the FAAA’s Phil Anderson.