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Investors beware: blue-sky promises carry no proof of future profits

New companies that are developing technologies or industry dynamics for future profit are risky and potentially not delivering actual value for investors....

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Bringing ESG considerations into the investment process

Contrary to popular opinion, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are not niche investment philosophies....

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Paying for the sins of the few

The Australian financial planning industry has a problem: levels of litigation relating to financial advice are rising and the reputation of the industry stands to be ser...

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Being brave at the bottom of a bear market

HABIB SUBJALLY and PERRY WINFIELD believe the secret to surviving a bear market is the right global equities strategy....

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We’ve been speaking a different language

There is a great white elephant in the room that is our super industry - the fact that many of our customers don’t understand what we’re saying. The super industry has ne...

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The skills balancing act

It was only a matter of time before one of the major banking groups opted to cut planner numbers. ...

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Index funds: Building predictability into portfolios

Following an index may not be a glamorous investment strategy, but it can offer value and reliability in difficult market conditions....

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Index funds: An efficient index in inefficient markets

ANDREW FRANCIS charts the development of fundamental indexation....

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Should financial advice be tax deductible?

The fees paid for tax returns prepared by an accountant are tax deductible. Should the same apply to a visit to your financial adviser?...

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Plugging into opportunities

In every crisis there is opportunity, and I would suggest there has never been a better time for financial planners to assess their practices. ...

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Life choices on platforms

Technology change is now driving the life insurance market in significant ways and applying for life insurance is easier than ever for advisers and their customers....

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Coming between clients and cash

A mere six months ago, the common wisdom among financial planners was that most clients would be best advised not cashing out their investments lest they miss the inevita...