October has brought with it a raft of regulatory reforms, and none more important than the design and distribution obligations legislation (DDO) to ensure that financial products meet the needs of consumers and are distributed in a more targeted fashion. So what exactly are these changes and what are some of the implications for an adviser's business?

In this episode of Financial Standard, editor Jamie Williamson is joined by Michael Blomfield, chief commercial officer at Iress, to discuss the reality of the DDO regulations in more detail, what financial advisers should be aware of, and how Iress has natively integrated DDO solutions into its Xplan wealth management software to support their clients.

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https://www.financialstandard.com.au/ 

https://www.iress.com/ 

https://www.fsadvice.com.au/article/d-and-d-for-beginners-product-design-and-distribution-179774593 

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