A clinical psychologist is concerned about Medicare cuts as financial advisers he has treated have tended to need longer treatments as they struggle to transition to a new career and identity.

Australia is living in an “alien era of austerity”, according to a consumer study, with almost half questioning whether the RBA will be able to ease cost of living pressures.

A sustainability executive has highlighted what a lack of transparency on ESG metrics in fund holdings data means for advisers and investors.

Lifespan Financial Planning has appointed market commentator Jonathan Pain to its investment committee.

The Government has released draft legislation implementing two recommendations made by the Australian Law Reform Commission relating to improving financial services legislation.

Despite headlines, there’s not enough evidence necessitating a decrease in portfolio exposures to equities, writes John Lobb.