Category: Paraplanning

Preparing for ASIC Audits: Guide to AFS Licensee Obligations When you hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL), compliance isn’t just an administrative requirement, it’s a professional..

What Does a Paraplanner Do? Role & Responsibilities Explained If you’ve ever wondered what does a paraplanner do, you’re not alone. While financial planners are often the..

CPS 230 Readiness for Advice Firms: Operational Resilience Actions for Q1 As we step into Q1, financial advice firms face increasing pressure to ensure operational resilience while..

DBFO Reforms in Practice: Updating SOAs/ROAs and FDS/Consent Workflows The financial advice profession in Australia is standing at a new crossroad. With the DBFO reforms in financial..

Scaling Reviews for Multi‑Adviser Firms: QA, Version Control, and Audit Trails As multi-adviser firms grow, managing client advice and compliance becomes increasingly complex. What worked when the..

SOA/ROA Streamlining in 2025: What Paraplanners Can Do Now As we move further into 2025, the landscape of financial advice is becoming increasingly fast-paced, digital, and compliance-heavy…

The start of a new year often comes with renewed energy, ambitious goals, and unfortunately, a flood of extra work. For many businesses, especially in financial services,..

Annual Fee Consent and FDS in 2025: A Paraplanner’s Audit-Ready Documentation Checklist In financial advice, compliance is never a “set and forget” task. Each year brings new..

The financial advice industry in Australia is in the middle of an important shift. For years, the Statement of Advice (SOA) was the cornerstone of compliance. But..

When it comes to financial services, there’s often confusion between who does what. Clients see one face, the financial advisor, but behind the scenes, there’s an entire..