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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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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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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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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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The value of holding long dated bonds in a balanced portfolio

FIIG Securities's Stephen Hart examines the value of holding long dated bonds in a balanced portfolio....

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How to find companies that deliver the best investment returns

With a period of economic transition underway, Patrick Noble offers tips on finding companies that can deliver the best investment returns....

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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....

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How financial planners can meet the needs of their clients

Fiducian's Merton Miles explains the main principles financial planners must adhere to if they are to meet the needs of their clients....

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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....