Advice coalition proposes broader education slate for new entrants
The representative working group is lobbying the government for a broader section of study to be eligible for credit within the 'equivalent degree' requirement for advisers in the hope that more people will be encouraged to join the profession.
Explaining advice not enough, consumers need to be convinced: CFS
While financial advisers remain at the heart of the issue, the role of convincing consumers about the value of advice is shared with government and the industry at large.
Education bonds an investment in a smarter future: Foresters
With the right application, education bonds can provide a long term savings plan for a child or grandchild's education that is both flexible and tax-savvy.
Experienced adviser pathway... is it a free pass?
The advisers taking advantage of the government's decision to provide a free pass on education would do well to remember that future governments might not be so generous, writes Helen Nan.
'Experience pathway' plan released, with no sunset clause and a bizarre anomaly
Advisers can practice without a relevant degree for around 30 years according to the draft proposal. They do need a clean record, however - but only up to the end of 2021.
Release reins of general advice to reset market: Vanguard
The closing of submissions for the Quality of Advice review saw a flurry of detailed proposals released in recent weeks.
Don't believe the inflation hype
From the outset, it is important to highlight that I do not disagree that interest rates should be higher than the current 'emergency' settings by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
