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....
With a period of economic transition underway, Patrick Noble offers tips on finding companies that can deliver the best investment returns....
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....
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....
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....
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...
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....
Fiducian's Merton Miles explains the main principles financial planners must adhere to if they are to meet the needs of their clients....
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...