Research topic:

The "Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry" (Royal Commission) will have significant, long lasting impact on the way financial planners operate in the future.

Present an analysis of the issues contained in the above statement having regard to:

The issues in the financial planning industry that lead to the Royal Commission

An analysis of three specific financial planning related recommendations made in the Royal Commission Final Report and how these will impact how financial planners operate

The current status of the Royal Commission recommendations

Instructions:

Part A: Draft introduction and reference list (10%)

Criteria:

Draft introduction:

The introduction should be good

Interesting opening.

Identification of the significant issues for the topic.

Clearly expressed the purpose/argument of the paper.

Introduction provides an outline of the paper ie outlines the structure of the paper by stating in chronological order what the paper will discuss.

Language (formal) and terminology appropriate for an academic paper.

Good clarity of expression (concise expression)

Correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Reference list:

A thoroughly researched the assignment - with a wide variety of source material (reference to at least 8 to 10 peer reviewed refereed journals and or book chapters) that you will rely upon in your paper.

Adherence to the correct conventions of an academic paper for reference list. Harvard style referencing to be used.