http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au Welcome to Wealth Professional Copyright (C) 20135 http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/abbott-facing-backlash-over-budget-reply-175549.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/abbott-facing-backlash-over-budget-reply-175549.aspx Superannuation leaders are pleading with Tony Abbott to rethink delaying the Superannuation Guarantee increase. Is the Opposition leader going back on his word? Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/will-enshrinement-do-the-job-175550.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/will-enshrinement-do-the-job-175550.aspx Financial services professionals are questioning whether the ‘enshrinement’ of a title will raise standards within the industry Mon, 20 May 2013 07:50:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/risk-advice-gains-new-nonaligned-licensee-175553.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/risk-advice-gains-new-nonaligned-licensee-175553.aspx A new boutique risk licensee says it will be better placed by being non-aligned. How will you benefit from a new face in the market? Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/far-out-friday-how-to-manage-women-at-work--the-1940s-way-175499.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/far-out-friday-how-to-manage-women-at-work--the-1940s-way-175499.aspx In an excerpt from the July 1943 edition of a publication called 'Transportation Magazine', male supervisors received some useful advice about managing women in the workplace. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/associations-at-loggerheads-over-enshrinement-175498.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/associations-at-loggerheads-over-enshrinement-175498.aspx The AFA and FPA may agree on the enshrinement of “financial planner” and “financial adviser”, but the fine print is still up for debate Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/opposition-to-take-an-axe-to-super-savings-175496.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/opposition-to-take-an-axe-to-super-savings-175496.aspx Tony Abbott’s budget reply announced savings that would relieve pressure on households, but will also raid clients’ future superannuation balances Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/weekly-wrap-tal-bucks-industry-trend--solid-full-year-result-175501.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/weekly-wrap-tal-bucks-industry-trend--solid-full-year-result-175501.aspx Plus: Premier association gets 23 new members | Colonial First State adds new investment options | Macquarie launches app | Suncorp and Guardian announce new appointments | and more Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/super-funds-brief-shot-at-independence-175420.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/super-funds-brief-shot-at-independence-175420.aspx For a fleeting moment yesterday, the structure of super fund boards was to undergo a drastic change. Four hours later, Cormann’s victory was ripped out from underneath him Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/bolr-portfolios-are-they-worth-your-money-175350.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/bolr-portfolios-are-they-worth-your-money-175350.aspx Before you think of expanding your business with an ex-BOLR portfolio, there are four vital points that you need to take into account. Are you being ripped off? Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/productivity-gap-what-the-industry-leaders-do-differently-175476.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/productivity-gap-what-the-industry-leaders-do-differently-175476.aspx The bulk of planners are lagging behind in growth and innovation, while a few trail-blazers power ahead. What separates the leaders from the pack and how can you join them? Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/capitalise-on-budget-tax-changes-175426.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/capitalise-on-budget-tax-changes-175426.aspx It’s time for advisers to sit down with clients to discuss how the Budget will affect them. Here are some ways that you can make tax increases work in their favour Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/protect-your-clients-from-currency-shifts-175388.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/protect-your-clients-from-currency-shifts-175388.aspx Shifting currency markets will have big implications for your clients’ asset allocation decisions. What international markets are expected to rally? Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/budget-2013-what-it-means-for-planning-firms-175362.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/budget-2013-what-it-means-for-planning-firms-175362.aspx The Federal Budget has been criticised for its lack of support when it comes to small business, with some measures expected to increase costs for finance professionals Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/westpoint-officers-walk-free-175358.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/westpoint-officers-walk-free-175358.aspx ASIC’s case against former Westpoint officers has collapsed in a surprising turn of events that could see the regulator sued Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/career-progression-salaries-top-the-gripe-list-175357.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/career-progression-salaries-top-the-gripe-list-175357.aspx Almost half of Australia’s finance industry is hunting for a new employer, as professionals become frustrated over their current employment situation Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/budget-2013-super-industry-breathes-sigh-of-relief-175364.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/budget-2013-super-industry-breathes-sigh-of-relief-175364.aspx While there weren’t any major changes to the super reforms announced in April, there was one new introduction that has industry professionals excited Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/property-spruiker-banned-from-financial-services-175392.aspx http://www.wealthprofessional.com.au/article/property-spruiker-banned-from-financial-services-175392.aspx A director that unlawfully advised clients to set up a SMSF has been banned from financial services for three years Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT