With three separate financial advisers facing criminal proceedings this year having struggled with gambling problems, access to client money combined with a stressful job can be a “perfect storm”, according to experts.

With the majority of retirement savings left unspent when most Australians die, advisers are playing a pivotal role in the growing landscape of retirement income products as industry focus shifts towards the decumulation phase.

The number of profitable practices channelling their time, capital and resources into self-licensed ventures is on the rise, a trend which larger licensees are observing closely.

Recognising the benefits of flexible work weeks on productivity, employee outcomes and engagement, two Australian advice firms have shared their successful trial stories with Money Management.

Given the growing number of young, tech-savvy Australians with their own unique financial goals, firms are launching new solutions to capture this next generation of investors.

The current volatility has created a rich pool of investment opportunities which skilled fund managers can exploit through long-short equities strategies, writes Lukasz de Pourbaix.