EDITORIAL

With increasing litigation and concerns over professional indemnity insurance, Macquarie’s David Shirlow believes his presentation has particular relevance. Julie Bennett...

The investment industry has long been criticised for being reactive in its provision of products. Perhaps this is partly the result of the long lead time in getting a new...

Financial planning provider Deakin Financial Services has forecast a $1.9 million loss in its preliminary final report for the year ending 30 June 2003....

What can you do to help protect your client’s assets following a marital breakdown? John Mazzotta says the answer may lie in binding financial agreements (BFAs)....

Australian Unity is to double the size of its financial planning business and launch a new superannuation administration service by the end of October despite reporting a...

Some advisers have successfully recommended direct equities. But Rob Keavney argues that for most, the difficulties involved will swamp the perceived benefits....

How long can the listed property trust market expect its dream run to continue? Mike Taylor reports....

Property syndicates remain one of the easiest and most popular forms of investment in direct property – but when is the best time to invest? John Wilkinson reports....

IOOF has reported strong fundamentals for the 2003 financial year with revenue up 32 per cent to $160 million and an after-tax profit of $34 million, which compares to th...

Hedge funds promised investors they would be the panacea for poor returns, but have they measured up to their promise? Charles Beelaerts reports....

Despite the flurry of interest they generated when introduced to the Australian market, the take up of hedge funds has been slow. Ben Abbott reports....

Despite a growing appreciation for the role of hedge funds in the industry, confusion and misconceptions are still rife. Lucie Beaman reports....

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