Editorial

Too many financial services groups spoil the broth

Mike Taylor warns about the large number of industry bodies in financial services, focusing on AIOFP....

The case for life insurance in superannuation

As the debate about life insurance in superannuation continues to create divisions in the industry, Tower's Geoff Black explains the importance of maintaining the status ...

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Trinity claims turnaround despite loss

Queensland-based group Trinity is claiming it has turned a corner despite reporting a $38 million loss for the six months to the end of December....

Editorial

Investors should stick to their guns

Adhering to some basic guiding principles will help investors avoid some of the hidden pitfalls presented by the current Australian equities market, writes Michelle Lopez...

Editorial

Professionalising the financial planning industry

Financial Services is fraught with conflicts of interest, says Robert Keavney. But the regulatory focus on these problems means that financial planning has a bright futur...

Editorial

Why leadership is needed from dealer groups and financial advisers

Financial planners and dealer groups should take advantage of uncertain economic times and show leadership, writes Todd Kardas....

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FPA turns over a new leaf

A change in the Financial Planning Association's leadership may be for the better, writes Mike Taylor....

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IAG announces half-year profit

IAG appears to have overcome its troubles to report a strong half-year profit and to confirm an upgrade in full-year expectations....

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Why financial planners will benefit from the transition to fee-for-service

Ray Griffin takes a look at the fee-for-service debate and explains why this model will benefit clients and financial advisers alike....

Editorial

Insurance policy start dates - making sure your clients are covered

Col Fullagar considers the matters surrounding insurance policy start dates, and explains what financial advisers need to know to ensure their clients are protected....