Editorial

Are industry super funds playing with a stacked deck?

Perceptions exist that the industry super funds have succeeded in having the Government stack the cards against financial planners. Mike Taylor writes it is up to the Ass...

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April research round-up

PorfolioConstruction Forum asks the major research houses about their most recent projects and appointments....

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Asset classes and product types: considering the alternatives

What asset classes/product types does your firm include under the 'alternatives' label? Why? How many strategies/funds do you rate in each?...

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'Yes' to financial planner professionalism

With the major institutions and dealer groups having actively encouraged their financial planners to vote 'yes' to the Financial Planning Association's (FPA's) constituti...

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Asset classes and product types: considering the alternatives

PortfolioConstruction Forum, in association with Money Management, asked the research houses the following questions: What asset classes/product types does your firm incl...

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An alternative to superannuation

Insurance bonds are undergoing something of a renaissance, writes Sarina Raffo. She explains the benefits they offer clients....

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SMSFs and residency laws

Bryce Figot and Nathan Papson provide a practical guide for overseas SMSF members....

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Why gold has the Midas touch

Despite negative forecasts, gold has managed to retain its value during turbulent market conditions. Dominic McCormick explains why this metal remains the one to watch....

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No right of appeal hurts FOS' credibility

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) no doubt believes it is doing a good job – and it is certainly operating within the guidelines laid down by ASIC – but i...

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Markets shaken to the core?

Following the recent devastation in Japan, Ron Bewley asks: What does it take to shake our market?...

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Keeping investment ethical

Few Australians would endorse investing in human misery but, as Azhar Abidi writes, investors need to be conscious of precisely where their money is being directed....

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ASIC wasting time and resources

ASIC, hard-pressed for funding and resources, has embarked on a costly exercise aimed at determining the quality of retirement advice at a time when the underlying rules ...