The insurance industry carries legacy remuneration structures from the days of tied agents. Robert Keavney argues that they reduce industry profitability, contribute to u...
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...
PIMCO's Peter Dorrian warns illiquidity issues, concentration risk and comparably poor performance mean term deposits aren’t always the best choice....
FIIG Securities's Stephen Hart examines the value of holding long dated bonds in a balanced portfolio....
Financial uncertainty and disappointing returns in the global markets have raised questions about a double dip recession, something Brenda Reed deems unlikely....
With a period of economic transition underway, Patrick Noble offers tips on finding companies that can deliver the best investment returns....
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...
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....
There has been a lot of focus on China as a significant emerging market player. But India is set to prove the doubters wrong over the coming decade, writes John Pereira....
It is now certain the industry funds' campaign against financial advice commissions will continue. Far less certain is the manner in which the minority Government will co...
Fiducian's Merton Miles explains the main principles financial planners must adhere to if they are to meet the needs of their clients....
The CGT for non-residents is determined by whether the asset is considered to be ‘taxable Australian property’. Learn more about CGT discount for non-residents....
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...