Browsing all articles from September, 2006


Time is money so they say. But here at burningpants we believe time is relative, as in today’s busy world our perspective on time varies from one event to the next.

We may run to catch a train to save a few minutes or drive fast in our …

The Financial Planning Association of Australia’s new advertising campaign has a distinct element of Compare the Pair about it.

The campaign, which is out for consultation among FPA members until April 2011, promotes the higher standards of FPA professional members to consumers and the industry, by asking the …

There have been some interesting developments in the UK Financial Services market since the last edition of BP went out two weeks ago.

Some people are labelling the ongoing change and transformation in the market as an Industrial Revolution – something financial services has never had.

However while …

The majority of Australian financial advisers do not overly favour the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms, yet significant proportions are pragmatic towards the impending changes and are positioning their businesses accordingly.

From a fee perspective, just over half of advisers (54.8%) are against FoFA while 36.5% are …

Advisers generally don’t like exams – was the take home message of a historical debate in the UK Parliament on Monday night.

The debate on financial advice in the House of Commons late into the evening at the beginning of the week turned out to be a one …

Financial Planning Shadow Shopping

A study of financial planner ability to service and engage with real buyers of investment, superannuation and insurance advice.

Greener Pastures

A study of the drivers and barriers for advisers establishing their own AFSL.

Financial Planner Affection

A study of consumer sentiment towards financial advisers and financial planning groups.

Women In Super

A study of the female mindset when it comes to superannuation.

Australian Cash Report Q2 2011

A detailed analysis of the Australian retail deposit industry conducted quarterly. Q2 2011 focused on 'At-call account selection drivers'.

Australian Mortgage Report Q2 2011

A detailed analysis of the Australian mortgage industry conducted quarterly. Q2 2011 focused on Lender Strategy / marketing impacts.