Editorial

Why investors will continue to be burnt by managed investment schemes

A Victorian Supreme Court judge said it all earlier this month when, in dealing with investment schemes, he referred to the existence of a "profound, irreconcilable confl...

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Understanding the full impact of a salary sacrifice strategy

Salary sacrifice into superannuation is a very tax effective strategy, but it is important clients also have a full understanding of the impact this could have on their o...

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Performance speaks for itself - the case for active fund managers

Following on from his article earlier this year, Mark Thomas continues to support the active fund cause....

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AMP finds itself alone in the chase for AXA Asia Pacific

Nobody should be terribly surprised that AMP turned suddenly coy in its desire to acquire AXA Asia Pacific. It was all part of a renewed corporate mating ritual....

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Asset allocation and alternative investments - finding the right fit

Dominic McCormick takes a look at alternative investments and what they mean for investors....

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Why China's RMB will never be a global standard

Premium China Fund's Jonathan Wu argues that notwithstanding the doubts around the US dollar, there is little chance of the 'People's Currency' becoming a global standard...

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Time to do away with the insurance industry's remuneration structures

The insurance industry carries legacy remuneration structures from the days of tied agents. Robert Keavney argues that they reduce industry profitability, contribute to u...

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Why term deposits aren’t always the best choice

PIMCO's Peter Dorrian warns illiquidity issues, concentration risk and comparably poor performance mean term deposits aren’t always the best choice....

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What financial planners can expect from Bill Shorten

What should the Australian financial planning industry make of the appointment of Bill Shorten as the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superann...

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Bill Shorten and Mathias Cormann - a battle between equals

The financial services portfolio is emerging as a launch pad for political careers and Bill Shorten finds himself confronted by a worthy opponent in Mathias Cormann....

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Why a double dip recession is unlikely

Financial uncertainty and disappointing returns in the global markets have raised questions about a double dip recession, something Brenda Reed deems unlikely....