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Stephen Hart gives a working example of inflation-linked bonds....

Strong bank profit results need to be put into context, since they remain slightly below the long-term trend, according to the Australian Bankers' Association (ABA) chief...

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Financial services should be wary of a lean and hungry treasurer

With less than a week to go before the Treasurer, Wayne Swan, hands down his fourth Federal Budget, the financial services industry should be wary of a Government that ha...

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Tax strategies and superannuation

The lead-up to financial year end is usually seen as a time of opportunity for financial advisers to revise tax strategies with their clients. Jeff Scott explains why it ...

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China's consumer revolution

The growth story in China is far from over, with Jonathan Wu pointing to the rise and rise of China’s second and third tier cities – all of which boast popula...

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End of the 'phony war' on FOFA

With the Government’s release of its Future of Financial Advice proposals, Mike Taylor writes that the financial planning industry now has a tangible target at whic...

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Clients need to come before financial planning reform

Despite the current emphasis on FOFA, Ian Knox explains why it is that clients, not reform, should come first....

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In search of portfolio diversification

Dominic McCormick explains why achieving true portfolio diversification in the current economic climate is a complex task....

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NAB lifts profit by 15.9%

National Australia Bank has turned a strong half-year result with a net profit of $2.428 billion....

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The commodities boom: is the best yet to come?

George Lucas takes a look at the commodities market and asks if 2011 will see the sector flourish....

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SMSFs would pay a high price for compensation

Some trustees have called for SMSFs to be included in the compensation arrangements relating to the Trio Capital/Astarra collapse but, as Mike Taylor writes, a high price...

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A world of opportunity with infrastructure

Going global with your infrastructure investments can yield a more defensive portfolio, with more stable returns and lower volatility, writes Perry Lucas....