Put Planners Out Of Commission

The commission system, which financial planners have done so well out of, is on the nose with consumers. After several reports by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on how the system can leave consumers poorly advised, and ensuing poor publicity, the smarter advisers see the writing is on the wall.

Planners Look To Their Own Financial Future After Treasurer's Super Move

WHILE the immediate response to Peter Costello's proposal to simplify superannuation has been to see it as an assault on financial planners and a nightmare for those caught within the transitional zone between the current system and the new, there has been little discussion of the possible institutional effects of the plan.

Simpler Super Likely To Hurt Planners

FINANCIAL planners could be among the biggest losers from the Government's super reforms.