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.
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.
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
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.
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.
1 February 2010 | Could the start of 2010 signal the end of international equity funds? Janine Mace finds out.
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
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.
25 January 2010 | John Ciacciarelli explains key person insurance and the capital gains tax issues it raises.
25 January 2010 | Time is running out for SMSFs and SAFs to make moves to retain their asset tax exemption status, writes Alex Durham.
25 January 2010 | This year promises to be interesting year for the entire financial services industry, writes Jim Minto.
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.
21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks at the dealer groups that have dominated the industry.
21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks at the products and developments that gave 2009 its unique flavour.
21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management examines the policy developments that have shaped and will reshape the industry.
21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks back at the year's winners.
21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks at the platforms that have dominated the industry.
21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks at the trends and developments that will reshape the industry in 2010.
21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks back at the individuals and events that generated controversy.
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.
21 December 2009 | Andrew Biviano considers the scenarios in which the age pension Work Bonus does, and does not, apply.
21 December 2009 | Troy Smith discusses the tax implications of holding trauma cover, and receiving payouts for it, in super.
14 December 2009 | Deborah Wixted looks at ways to help your clients hit their retirement savings target.
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.
14 December 2009 | A year of extremes has forced the industry to step up and meet the demands of clients, writes Brian Bissaker.