Editorial

The cost of the gender gap in financial planning

The financial planning industry should be paying more attention to female advisers - as well as female clients....

Insurance commissions ban a bridge too far

The industry super funds are the big winners from the inevitable ban on financial advice commissions, but now it's time for the industry to move on, writes Mike Taylor....

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Why gold has the Midas touch as an investment diversifier

Gold has been in a bull market for the best part of a decade but, as Dominic McCormick writes, it still provides an excellent base for those looking for a solid investmen...

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Not all ETFs are created equal

As competition in ETFs increases, it is important for financial advisers and investors to know exactly what they are buying and from whom, according to Tom Keenan. ...

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Cooper Review states the obvious on superannuation

The Cooper Review doesn't say anything about superannuation that financial planners didn't know already, writes Mike Taylor....

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Why insurers must change to meet the needs of their customers

The insurance industry needs to adapt to the changing expectations of consumers, writes Jim Minto....

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Looking behind the curtain of the financial advice industry

Robert Keavney discusses platform commissions, proposals to merge the Financial Planning Association and the Association of Financial Advisers, intra fund advice, and pro...

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Plan B lifts FUM, confirms profit

Plan B has confirmed its profit position and moved to fully acquire Strategic Financial Management....

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Count confirms profit guidance

Count confirms profit guidance but stakes in DKN and Mortgage Choice lift earnings per share....

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Why consumers want their direct life insurance underwritten upfront

Direct life insurance is here to stay, writes Marcello Bertasso, but consumers may prefer the peace of mind offered by a policy that is underwritten upfront....

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The scrapping of financial planning commissions all but set in stone

Since there is bipartisan support for the removal of commissions from planner remuneration, the outcome of a Federal Election will not change the fact that commissions ar...

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Politics overtakes financial services reform

The electoral cycle has overtaken the Government's agenda to change the financial planning industry and, as Mike Taylor reports, the ultimate outcome will be dictated by ...