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PIS looking for a silver lining

8 February 2010 | Professional Investment Services had a rough ride throughout the global financial crisis. Lucinda Beaman spoke with chief executive Robbie Bennetts about the company’s future.


Recruitment: enter the battle for talent

8 February 2010 | Does the drop in Australia’s unemployment rate translate into more opportunities in the financial services sector, and is the war for talent about to recommence from where it left off before the onset of the global financial crisis? Caroline Munro investigates.


Recruitment: Investing in the future

8 February 2010 | With the war for talent set to resume in the wake of the global financial crisis, some are arguing that the only way to develop the industry to its fullest potential is to invest in the future. Caroline Munro reports. 1 comment


Recruitment: Getting to grips with redundancy

8 February 2010 | The Fair Work Act has narrowed the scope of redundancy requirements while expanding employers’ obligations to their employees. Lisa Berton outlines the changes the new regime has introduced and the impact it is likely to have.


Emerging markets: The new drivers of global growth

1 February 2010 | Emerging markets have been hailed as the solution to the problems faced by developed economies in light of the global economic crisis. Janine Mace looks at the potential they hold for future investors.


International equity funds: On a road to nowhere?

1 February 2010 | Could the start of 2010 signal the end of international equity funds? Janine Mace finds out.


Banks tighten grip on platforms market

1 February 2010 | While much of the debate around NAB/MLC’s acquisition of AXA Asia Pacific has focused on who controls which dealer group, Mike Taylor argues that control of the platforms represents a much bigger issue. 4 comments


Who really owns the client relationship?

25 January 2010 | Recent action in the NSW Supreme Court over the status of Adviser Service Fees when authorised representatives change licensees appears to have raised more questions than it has answered. Mike Taylor reports.


Insurance: Looking out for number one

25 January 2010 | John Ciacciarelli explains key person insurance and the capital gains tax issues it raises.


Act quickly or lose asset tax exemptions forever

25 January 2010 | Time is running out for SMSFs and SAFs to make moves to retain their asset tax exemption status, writes Alex Durham.


Market forecast: Challenges ahead in 2010

25 January 2010 | This year promises to be interesting year for the entire financial services industry, writes Jim Minto.


Market forecast: A year of opportunity

25 January 2010 | Last year was a watershed year for the financial planning sector, writes Richard Klipin. He explains why 2010 promises to be a year of opportunity.


The top 5: Dealer groups

21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks at the dealer groups that have dominated the industry.


The top 5: Flavours

21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks at the products and developments that gave 2009 its unique flavour.


The top 5: Policies

21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management examines the policy developments that have shaped and will reshape the industry.


The top 5: Winners

21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks back at the year's winners.


The top 5: Platforms

21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks at the platforms that have dominated the industry.


The top 5: Ones to watch

21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks at the trends and developments that will reshape the industry in 2010.


The top 5: Bad apples

21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks back at the individuals and events that generated controversy.


Responsible investment: Where do ethical boundaries lie?

21 December 2009 | Investors with ethical sensitivities may prefer certified responsible investment funds, but do they really understand where their money is going and to what extent do they determine where the ethical boundaries lie, asks Caroline Munro.


Age pension: Securing the pension bonus

21 December 2009 | Andrew Biviano considers the scenarios in which the age pension Work Bonus does, and does not, apply.


Trauma insurance in SMSFs

21 December 2009 | Troy Smith discusses the tax implications of holding trauma cover, and receiving payouts for it, in super.


Scoring your retirement goals

14 December 2009 | Deborah Wixted looks at ways to help your clients hit their retirement savings target.


The year in review: The steady road forward

14 December 2009 | With the industry coming to the end of a particularly challenging period, financial planners have good reason to be optimistic, writes Jo-Anne Bloch.


The year in review: A rollercoaster year

14 December 2009 | A year of extremes has forced the industry to step up and meet the demands of clients, writes Brian Bissaker.


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1MM-AdviserPenalties Are penalties against advisers enforced by ASIC stringent enough and do they deter bad practice?
Yes, they are stringent enough and act as a deterrent against bad practice and unethical behaviour.
 
9%
Yes, but they are not enough of a deterrent.
 
5%
Yes, but there should be a register of those who have breached the law.
 
16%
No, they achieve nothing as recalcitrant advisers can simply set-up again after a few years.
 
70%
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