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05 February 2019

Australia to ban trail commission

The Australian Treasury has moved to implement recommendations made in yesterday's Royal Commission report, including banning trail commission and the possibility of a fee-for-service model for mortgage advisers.

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05 February 2019

NZ advisers hit out at Royal Commission

New Zealand mortgage advisers have expressed their disappointment at recommendations from Australia's Royal Commission, including bans on commission and a possible move to a fee-for-service model.

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04 February 2019

Royal Commission calls for adviser remuneration overhaul

The final report from Australia's Royal Commission has called for a sweeping overhaul of mortgage adviser pay, including banning commission from lenders and making customers pay a fee for service.

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