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Benefits of managed funds warrant close analysis

With post-GFC investor confidence returning only slowly, a growing number of planners are placing their clients’ funds into direct shares. Paul Foster asks: is leaving on...

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Inflation fears about the US

There are widespread concerns that the large-scale quantitative easing by the US Federal Reserve will lead to a resurgence of inflation. Robert Keavney weighs up the evid...

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Investor sentiment due for a cold snap

With market economists pointing to the existence of a ‘wall of worry’ built on bad economic news out of Europe and the US, Mike Taylor writes that advisers will need to g...

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Facing the challenges of a strong currency

With the Australian dollar reaching record highs in the last few months, Dominic McCormick looks at the issues a strong currency has raised for investors. ...

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Narrow focus limits broader FOFA vision

A strong line of argument is being pursued by sections of the financial planning industry that the Government has been focusing its Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) chan...

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The mechanics of charitable investing

Tabitha Lovett explains how to help clients understand the options available to them when it comes to charitable investing. ...

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QBE profit forecast defies disasters

QBE is on target to improve its first half profit, despite the spate of natural disasters....

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Lonsec overtakes van Eyk

Money Management's Top 100 Dealer Groups survey reveals research house Lonsec has surged ahead of its competitors over the past year, taking the long-held industry-leadin...

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FOFA needs a balanced approach

The Government needs to consider all sides of the debate as it prepares to release the Future of Financial Advice draft legislation, writes Mike Taylor....

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Hunter Hall sets the standard in ethical investment

Pioneering the cause for ethical investing following its inception in 1994, it is no surprise that Hunter Hall was the clear front-runner and the first winner of this yea...

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Steering a steady course through claims management fees

Claims management fees can span an ocean of contentious, sometimes confusing issues. In this first of a two-part article, Col Fullagar examines some common case scenarios...

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Weighing up superannuation for your children

Superannuation accounts for children carry the built-in asset of time as a valid long-term savings option. However, Sarina Raffo discovers establishing a fund for younger...