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

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

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....

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...

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

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....

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

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...

Col Fullagar outlines the steps required when determining the insurance needs of clients....

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...

Fiducian has reported consolidated profit after tax of $4.11 million to June 30, 2010, up 25 per cent from last financial year, with the group looking to expand its servi...

Praemium has slowed its losses from $11 million in the 2008-09 financial year to $5.7 million last financial year....

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