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Super funds get back on their feet

15 March 2010 | The superannuation sector has been hit hard in recent years as funds suffered greatly at the hands of market volatility. Angela Faherty takes a look at what the future holds for the market.


Avoid the pitfalls of contribution caps

15 March 2010 | Deborah Wixted explains how to make the most of superannuation funds and outlines the best way to avoid the contribution cap traps.


Explaining risk management

15 March 2010 | Risk management is often viewed as something of a thankless task. Sonnie Bailey discusses the best way to sell the concept to clients.


Reining in REIT gearing

15 March 2010 | Ed Psaltis explains why there is an increasing appetite for full disclosure of REIT gearing levels.


The truth about frozen funds

15 March 2010 | Dominic McCormick explains why it is time for the industry to increase the heat on frozen funds. 1 comment


Managed investment scheme disclosure changes

15 March 2010 | Following the Government's prescription for better managed investment schemes disclosure, Brendan Ivers explains how these changes have affected the industry.


Optimising the transition to retirement strategy

15 March 2010 | Paul Sarkis explains how you can help your clients make the most of the transition to retirement strategy.


What's ahead for SMSFs?

8 March 2010 | The SMSF sector has cemented its place in the superannuation industry over the past few years. Damon Taylor looks at the issues facing SMSFs and the debate that will determine the shape of their future. 1 comment


Escaping the pitfalls of direct property

8 March 2010 | Peter Townsend explains the five perils faced by SMSF borrowers, and shows how they can be avoided.


Keeping SMSFs compliant

8 March 2010 | As the self-managed super fund industry continues to grow rapidly, Andrew Yee explains how to ensure your clients effectively manage their SMSFs.


The future is bright for equities

1 March 2010 | Janine Mace takes a look at the Australian equities market and finds the future looks good for investors, as long as they tread wisely.


Australia's Chinese future

1 March 2010 | With the Australian share market showing signs of strength, Janine Mace explains why the focus has shifted from the US to that of the Chinese economy.


Small companies offer big opportunities in 2010

1 March 2010 | With risk appetite having returned in 2009, the environment looks ripe for investors to take advantage of the next stage of economic recovery. The challenge, however, is that unlike in 2009, investors must be more selective instead of riding broad indexes inexorably higher, writes Sinclair Currie.


Investors should stick to their guns

1 March 2010 | Adhering to some basic guiding principles will help investors avoid some of the hidden pitfalls presented by the current Australian equities market, writes Michelle Lopez.


Slow recovery for equities

1 March 2010 | Equities markets provide opportunities for some, but not all, in 2010 says Bob van Munster.


The superannuation death benefit

1 March 2010 | Andrew Biviano explains the superannuation death benefit, and why it is crucial to understand what happens after the death of a fund member.


Boutique fund managers: strange bedfellows

22 February 2010 | Scores of fund managers struck out on their own earlier this decade, leaving institutional homes to make their own fortunes in boutique companies. So why are many now jumping back into bed with the big end of town? Lucinda Beaman looked into one such marriage.


Business protection insurance for clients

22 February 2010 | Business protection insurance will guard your client and his or her partners against the worst-case scenario, writes Jeffrey Scott.


Mortgage origination: A climate of change

15 February 2010 | With the global financial crisis driving smaller lenders and mortgage brokers out of the market, Chris Kennedy finds the mortgage market is headed for a transitional year.


Centric determined to keep ahead of the pack

15 February 2010 | Centric chairman Philip Kelly spoke with Lucinda Beaman about the industry and his plans for 2010. 1 comment


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. 4 comments


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. 1 comment


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.


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