Articles & Insights

5 March 2024 · Scott Brewster

PII Compliance Requirements in the Wealth Management Industry

A practical overview of the PII compliance landscape for wealth managers — from data classification and consent to breach response and best-practice protections.

1 September 2023 · Angela Lack

Unlock the Benefits of Xplan Custom Coding

Custom coding in Xplan can transform your advice templates, wizards and reports — saving time and improving compliance. Here's what's possible.

20 June 2023 · Scott Brewster

How Xplan keeps financial advisors connected to clients

Clients want a mix of in-person and digital. See how Xplan's Client Portal, online fact finds and digital signatures keep advisers connected, wherever clients are.

15 May 2023 · Scott Brewster

Embrace a paperless office with Xplan financial planning software

Going paperless with Xplan saves time, money and physical space — while improving compliance, client experience and the sustainability story you tell clients.

1 July 2022 · Shane Reid

Umlaut enhances Xplan expertise with the acquisition of Specialist PMC

Umlaut has acquired Xplan consulting experts Specialist PMC, bringing deeper Xplan support and personalised service to Australian financial services firms.

8 August 2021 · Shane Reid

30% of Australian businesses experience data security breaches — don't risk storing sensitive client information

Three in ten Australian businesses suffer a data breach. If you collect TFNs, bank or card details, automated redaction is no longer optional.

10 September 2020 · Scott Brewster

Selling a financial planning practice: tips for a successful transition

Your client base is your biggest asset. Here's how to get records, processes and valuation in shape so you can sell your advice practice with confidence.

18 February 2020 · Scott Brewster

Want to move financial planning licensees? How to prepare

Industry changes are prompting more financial planning advisers to move licensees. Here's how to digitise your records and prepare for a smooth transition.

18 February 2020 · Shane Reid

How digital fact finds are revolutionising client onboarding

Paper fact finds waste hours and frustrate clients. See how digital fact finds save time, lift revenue, impress clients and keep your data clean.

18 February 2020 · Scott Brewster

How financial advisors can improve client engagement

Clients now compare your service to every app in their pocket. Here's how technology and a more human first meeting lift engagement, retention and referrals.

7 October 2019 · Shane Reid

Financial Planning Changes: how to survive and thrive in this new world

New education rules, the end of grandfathered commissions, annual opt-in and tougher documentation. Here's how to meet the changes without breaking your practice.

8 September 2019 · Shane Reid

Financial Advisor Automation: how process efficiency saves money and eases compliance

Manual signatures, paperwork and data entry quietly drain advice firms. Here are four areas where automation cuts cost, lifts accuracy and makes compliance easier.

4 September 2019 · Shane Reid

FASEA Standard 8 record keeping obligations: how to comply

FASEA Standard 8 demands complete, accurate client records for every interaction. Here's what it covers and how to digitise and automate to comply.