Shy-ann Arkinstall

Sydney

Journalist at IFA Magazine

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Articles

Risk advisers should be 'preparing themselves' for CPS 230

1 day ago | ifa.com.au | Shy-ann Arkinstall

The new financial year will see all APRA-regulated entities required to comply with Prudential Standard CPS 230 Operational Risk Management – or CPS 230 – a new standard that will change how these entities manage operation risk, business continuity and oversight of third-party providers.
How can advisers create ‘genuine’ investment diversity?

1 day ago | ifa.com.au | Shy-ann Arkinstall

While diversification is a vital tool for protecting clients’ investment portfolios, a new report from Mercer has suggested that market uncertainty means advisers need to be careful to avoid “hidden correlations” that ultimately reduce the effectiveness of traditional diversification strategies.
3 in 5 Australians now hold some form of life insurance: Report

2 days ago | ifa.com.au | Shy-ann Arkinstall

The 2025 Life Insurance Pulse report from Australian life insurer NobleOak has revealed that 60 per cent of Australians now hold some form of life insurance or income protection, a notable increase from 55 per cent last year and approximately 51 per cent in the prior three years. As Australians increasingly recognise the value of life insurance, the report revealed that 23 per cent of active policy holders believe they “don’t have enough cover for their needs”, up from 18 per cent last year.
North unveils real-time servicing to improve adviser experience

2 days ago | ifa.com.au | Shy-ann Arkinstall

Research by Investment Trends last year revealed that despite technological advances, advisers continue to rely on business development managers (53 per cent), email (47 per cent) and online chat functions (28 per cent) for service updates over the last 12 months. In response to this, North has enhanced its Activity Management Dashboard to streamline processes by allowing advisers to manage and action client requests on platform.
Next minister needs to avoid another CSLR-like ‘disaster’ with DBFO

3 days ago | ifa.com.au | Shy-ann Arkinstall

Although we don’t yet know who will be taking over as financial services minister, Marshan Consulting director Ben Marshan suggested that because they will ultimately be responsible for handling the Corporations Act and other pieces of complicated legislation, whoever does take on the role will have a lot to wrap their head around before they are ready to tackle any changes.
Profits on the rise for advice practices in 2025

3 days ago | ifa.com.au | Shy-ann Arkinstall

Ahead of the release of the 2025 Australian Financial Advice Landscape report, Adviser Ratings said an early analysis of the data showed that 41 per cent of advice practices have managed to achieve revenue growth exceeding 15 per cent, up from 35 per cent last year. Furthermore, 51 per cent of practices are now reaching profit margins of 20 per cent or more, up from 47 per cent in 2024.
Australian advisers more open to opportunity of AI

3 days ago | ifa.com.au | Shy-ann Arkinstall

According to the latest findings from the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB), four in five (82 per cent) Australian financial advisers have or are planning to introduce AI into their businesses in the next 12 months, compared with 64 per cent of advisers globally.
How can advisers prepare clients for another Labor term?

6 days ago | ifa.com.au | Shy-ann Arkinstall

In an analysis of what the outcome of the federal election will mean for advisers, MLC TechConnect explained that there are several key pieces of proposed legislation that could have a significant impact for their clients moving forward. One such issue that has been on advisers’ radar for some time now, though even more so now that Labor has successfully secured another term in government, is the additional 15 per cent tax for super balances that exceed $3 million.
Advisers urged to dig deeper as ESG overload fosters uncertainty

1 week ago | ifa.com.au | Shy-ann Arkinstall |Jasmine Siljic

Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) research in 2024 discovered that 88 per cent of Australians expect their investments to be responsible and ethical, up from 83 per cent in 2022. As the demand for responsible and ethical investment grows, Nanuk Asset Management noted the broad umbrella term “ESG” – an environmental, social, and governance framework – has been misunderstood by some investors.
Preparation key for managing clients’ EOFY needs

2 weeks ago | ifa.com.au | Shy-ann Arkinstall

The key to a smooth EOFY lies in the preparation, according to Tribeca Financial head of advice Robert Devlin, enabling advisers to deal with what can be a chaotic time as they push to meet their professional requirements and finalise their client obligations before 30 June.