Unrestrained regulation and costs are driving advisers out of business The Financial Planning Association wants the Government to commission the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to monitor the escalating costs of practicing as a financial planner. For more.

FSC defends insurers in face of negative claims report Plaintiff law firm Maurice Blackburn says the major life insurers have been shown to have been persistently ignoring their own code of conduct by a report from the Life Code Compliance Committee but the Financial Services Council claims otherwise. For more.

Are super funds facing coronavirus liquidity issues? Superannuation industry executives have acknowledged the potential for funds to run into liquidity issues because of the downturn and risk to jobs in the travel, hospitality and events industries. For more.

ASIC postpones annual forum and dinner due to coronavirus The Australian Securities and Investments Commission Annual Forum and Annual Dinner will be rescheduled for a later date. For more.

High Court sets precedent on company officers’ accountability The High Court has unanimously held the Michael Christodoulou King was an officer of MFS Ltd (Octaviar) subsidiary MFS Investment Management and is therefore responsible and accountable for the subsidiary’s actions. For more.

21 newly-rated funds received four or five Crowns These funds cover a variety of equity, fixed interest and mixed asset sectors, in the latest rebalancing of FE fundinfo’s quantitative rating. For more.

Gold provides security in sell-off Gold, which is a traditionally safe-haven asset, will continue to provide security for investors in a case of at the global economic sell-off, according to ETF Securities. For more.

Successful retirement, is it about more than money? Much focus is given to accruing enough income for retirement but, writes Michelle Dowling, there is a need to consider clients’ mental health and wellbeing as they move away from a working environment. For more.

Investment Ideas for a New Decade As we commence the 2020s, investors need to adjust to a lower yield landscape and understand which investments can help to deliver them positive returns, writes Yoram Lustig. For more.

Who lays claim to the throne? Last year had two double-digit five Crown fund management groups, but were they able to retain that position this year? For more.

Understanding business insurance Business owners or self-employed individuals in Australia present an opportunity for advisers to engage with customers who may have a greater net-worth and need for financial advice, writes David Glen. For more.