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Costly Glitches Plague Fee Disclosure Under New DBFO Legislation Costly Glitches Plague Fee Disclosure Under New DBFO Legislation
13 Aug 2025: Paige Estritori

As financial planners await forthcoming updates to the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) legislation, many are grappling with significant challenges arising from the first tranche, specifically concerning fee consent requirements. These issues, unfortunately, seem to require legislative amendments as they fall outside the scope of regulatory fixes, amplifying the compliance burden on financial advisers, especially regarding breach reporting. - read more
RBA's Rate Cut Strategy Sparks Industry Debate on Future Moves RBA's Rate Cut Strategy Sparks Industry Debate on Future Moves
13 Aug 2025: Paige Estritori

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recently initiated a 0.25% cut to the official cash rate, stirring dialogue among industry leaders about the timing and necessity of potential future cuts. Despite the reduction aligning with broad expectations, there are diverging opinions about further reductions this year. - read more
Opportunities for Serving the Mass Affluent Market in Financial Advice Opportunities for Serving the Mass Affluent Market in Financial Advice
12 Aug 2025: Paige Estritori

Charlie Viola, executive chairman of Viola Private Wealth, recently highlighted a promising opportunity for financial institutions to better serve the mass affluent market. Despite the recent trends stemming from the royal commission that have seen personnel changes across the financial advisory sector, Viola asserts that there remains a strong clientele base. The financial advisory business, he notes, benefits from a steady stream of increasingly wealthy individuals, but the challenge lies in effectively serving those with moderate wealth. - read more
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Welcome to the digital age, where online loans in Australia offer convenience and accessibility like never before. With a few clicks, financing for your next big purchase or consolidation of existing debts is at your fingertips. However, venturing into the world of online lending without a compass can leave you navigating choppy waters. - read more
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When you're on the journey to owning your dream home, securing the right home loan is as critical as choosing the perfect location. The benefits of using online home loan calculators can't be overstated, as they wield the power to illuminate the murky depths of mortgage rates, terms, and payments with surprising precision. - read more
The Road to Recovery: How to Rebuild Your Credit for Future Loans The Road to Recovery: How to Rebuild Your Credit for Future Loans
In today’s economy, a good credit score is more than just a number—it's a pivotal element of financial health that can open doors to necessary funding when it's most needed. Whether it's for purchasing a new home, investing in a business, or obtaining personal loans, a robust credit score in Australia is your ticket to favorable interest rates and loan terms. - read more


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