AFA says Adviser Ratings not a threatAFA says Adviser Ratings not a threatAFA says Adviser Ratings not a threat

17 October 2014 by Elizabeth Somerville, Financial Observer

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has voiced its support for the recently launched Adviser Ratings website, saying anything that benefits consumers is a good move for the industry.

Register may find all financial planners are equally beautifulRegister may find all financial planners are equally beautifulRegister may find all financial planners are equally beautiful

16 October 2014 by John Collett, The Age, SMH, Brisbane Times

What are consumers to make of launches of online searchable registers of financial planners.

FPA questions Adviser RatingsFPA questions Adviser RatingsFPA questions Adviser Ratings

16 October 2014 by Elizabeth Somerville, Financial Observer

The FPA has questioned the value new consumer advice site Adviser Ratings will bring to the financial planning industry following the launch of the ‘Trip Adviser’-style website on Monday.

Adviser Ratings website to launch paid optionsAdviser Ratings website to launch paid optionsAdviser Ratings website to launch paid options

16 October 2014 by Laura Millan, Financial Standard

The Adviser Ratings website, which allows consumers to rate their financial planners for free, will launch paid services for advisers and consumers in the future.

Labor backs adviser ratings websitesLabor backs adviser ratings websitesLabor backs adviser ratings websites

15 October, 2014 by Aleks Vickovich and Stephanie Garber, Independent Financial Adviser

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has endorsed the development of private sector financial adviser ratings websites, as a second product of this kind is launched to the market.

Adviser Ratings to cover brokersAdviser Ratings to cover brokersAdviser Ratings to cover brokers

15 October 2014 by John Kavanagh, BankingDay

A new online service designed to give investors a forum for rating financial planners may eventually include financial brokers in its coverage.

Top broker debunks new financial adviser service: Adviser RatingsTop broker debunks new financial adviser service: Adviser RatingsTop broker debunks new financial adviser service: Adviser Ratings

15 October 2014 by Huntley Mitchell, The Adviser

One of Australia’s leading brokers has questioned the credibility of a new online service for financial advisers.

Competitor, consumer or corporate watchdog: who should handle your details?Competitor, consumer or corporate watchdog: who should handle your details?Competitor, consumer or corporate watchdog: who should handle your details?

15 October 2014 by Simon Hoyle, Professional Planner

The financial planning industry could scarcely do a better job of confusing consumers if it tried. Experience suggests that it’s not well enough co-ordinated to do it deliberately; so surely the sudden emergence of multiple, competing advi...

18,000 Advisers to be Rated on Consumer Site18,000 Advisers to be Rated on Consumer Site18,000 Advisers to be Rated on Consumer Site

14 October 2014 by RiskInfo

A new website which rates advisers on their qualifications and customer service has been launched to the public, featuring the names of 18,000 pre-listed advisers.

 
 
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