Editorial

Why leadership is needed from dealer groups and financial advisers

Financial planners and dealer groups should take advantage of uncertain economic times and show leadership, writes Todd Kardas....

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Investors should stick to their guns

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...

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IAG announces half-year profit

IAG appears to have overcome its troubles to report a strong half-year profit and to confirm an upgrade in full-year expectations....

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Understanding the changes to the superannuation contributions cap

Bryan Ashenden explains the significance of last year's changes to superannuation's concessional contributions cap....

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Why financial planners will benefit from the transition to fee-for-service

Ray Griffin takes a look at the fee-for-service debate and explains why this model will benefit clients and financial advisers alike....

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The fight for AXA Asia Pacific and the implications for consolidation

Mike Taylor looks at the ACCC's report on NAB's and AMP's bids for AXA Asia Pacific, as well as industry consolidation in general....

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A warning about the perils of margin lending

Bernie Ripoll warns about the return of margin lending into the financial sector, and the dangers the practice poses for unwary investors....

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Is Trio Capital Australia's own Madoff affair?

Have the recent issues raised by Trio Capital (formally Astarra/Absolute Alpha) created a mini-Madoff affair? Dominick McCormick investigates....

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Insurance policy start dates - making sure your clients are covered

Col Fullagar considers the matters surrounding insurance policy start dates, and explains what financial advisers need to know to ensure their clients are protected....

Editorial

Profitable AMP restates interest in AXA

AMP has used the release of a healthy profit announcement to restate its interest in AXA Asia Pacific....

Editorial

Count profit soars

Count Financial has reported a strong resurgence in profit for the first half....

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank lifts profit amid Great Southern fallout

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced a 23.2 per cent lift in profit at the same time as confirming it has initiated court action over Great Southern arrears....