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Capital gains tax (CGT) for non-residents

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....

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Is a minority Government a major problem for financial planners?

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...

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Why investors ignore the opportunities in India at their peril

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....

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Is the end nigh for risk advisers?

There is a broad attack on commissions in financial services. Robert Keavney considers whether the risk advice industry can survive it, and whether it should survive it....

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Why it’s up to insurers to solve the underinsurance problem

Marcello Bertasso explains why in a world of underinsurance, life insurance companies need to cast their nets a little wider....

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A guide to changing SMSF administrators

Stephen Miller outlines some of the key issues to consider when recommending your SMSF clients change fund administrators....

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Why fund managers are facing a crisis of confidence

It is now clear that the failure of many fund managers to appropriately navigate the global financial crisis has caused many investors to question the ultimate value they...

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Twelve investment strategies to avoid

When it comes to investing, there are certain strategies best avoided, says Dominic McCormick. Here he outlines the twelve that should be avoided by investors....

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Why CommInsure opposes a ban on commissions

Tim Browne explains why CommInsure opposes a ban on commissions....

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Clients will decide the outcome of the planner remuneration debate

As the fee versus commission debate continues to simmer, Ray Griffin examines this age-old debate and explains why remuneration is ultimately in the hands of financial pl...

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Ratings houses must remain relevant

The criticisms increasingly levelled against ratings houses are often unfair and symptomatic of failings in the way their research is interpreted and applied, writes Mike...