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

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....

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

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

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...

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....

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....

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...

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