Independent financial advice elusive
(Online 01/08)
If a financial planner accepts commissions, they can't claim the advice they give you is independent or unbiased.
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Financial planners put to the test (archived)
(Online 02/03)
The quality of advice given by some financial planners in our new survey is frighteningly poor.
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Financial advice
(Online 07/05)
More and more Australians are in need of financial advice. But independent, expert advice for consumers about superannuation and other investments is hard to find.
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Would you like a relationship?
(Online 05/03)
Peter Cerexhe recently received a phone call from his bank inquiring whether he would like to meet with their financial planner.
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Reverse mortgages
(Online 06/08)
A reverse mortgage can dramatically reduce your options and lock you into staying put till you die.
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ASIC survey shows conflicts of interest still plague the financial services industry
(Online 04/06)
The Australian Consumers' Association today welcomed the ASIC Shadow Shopping Survey on superannuation advice, but said there is still a long way to go before consumers can easily get unbiased advice.
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Buying guide: Managed funds
(Updated 02/07)
Want to invest your money but not sure where to start? A managed fund might be what you're after.
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Wraps & master trusts
(Reviewed 03/08)
Wraps and master trusts can provide convenience and choice, but high fees and adviser kick-backs can take a big chunk out of your returns.
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Compensation for bad financial advice
(Updated 07/08)
Consumers have a right to be compensated for loss caused by a financial service provider. The government has been promising action for five years, but there is still no sign of an acceptable proposal.
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The financial planning industry, 2002-2003 (archived)
(Online 04/03)
The result of the Australian Consumers' Association (ACA) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) shopping survey of financial planners sent shockwaves through the financial services industry.
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