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"Our aim is to transform financial advice into a language a consumer speaks and a dynamic interactive experience they feel they co-created."

"In times of public scrutiny and regulatory change, it’s important for the financial planning industry to reflect on how we can build two-way trust with consumers by delivering advice in a smarter and more appealing way,” Henderson said.

ASIC can go much further in improving its example statement of advice, which falls short in many respects, particularly in today’s digital age. We’re pleased to see the Financial Planning Association (FPA) has agreed with a number of our suggestions, which would make SOAs more suitable for tech-enabled humans.

IFA - Jacqui Henderson

One of the motivating factors behind our firm is the empowerment of all people to make better financial planning decisions. Quality financial advice should be a cornerstone in the life of every person. But women, given the inequitable social and economic dynamics, need better financial security and lifestyle choice.

Regtech, artificial intelligence, on-demand online education services, and pre-emptive risk detection are the ways of the future for the financial advice industry to tackle compliance and higher education requirements, Malavika Santhebennur found.

Goals based advice can help women learn the basics of financial literacy, and specifically cash-flow, would help address the gender wealth gap and empower women to be financially independent.