In the lead up to the Federal Budget it remains to be seen whether the Minister for Financial Services, Bill Shorten, will deliver on legislating the restricted use of th...
Mike Taylor reports that submissions to the Productivity Commission review of default superannuation funds under modern awards have raised important questions about the r...
The Trust Company has increased its net profit after tax by 12 per cent to $12.6 million, according to the company's annual report for the 12 months to 29 February 2012....
The global financial crisis and heightened volatility have brought defensive funds back into the spotlight. Andrew Hair discusses the characteristics of true defensive as...
Austerity plans all over the world – and especially in Europe – are worsening government finances while inflicting misery, writes Michael Collins....
Despite its relatively small size, solid growth in recent years has made the exchange-traded fund (ETF) space the envy of managed funds and some of the other sectors. Fre...
Financial planners should take heart that the Industry Super Network appears to have changed the 'messaging' contained in its television advertising....
If auditors are, indeed, the eyes and ears of the regulators in the SMSF sector, Liz Westover writes that the new auditor registration regime will prove to be crucial as ...
Staying ahead of the curve on the technology, consumer and regulatory fronts can help our industry to quickly adapt and prosper. Brett Clark writes....
Disaster in Europe seems to have been averted - for now. However, improved equity performance should not evoke a newfound sense of optimism and risk appetite. The world h...
There are a number of options available to accountants wishing to branch out into financial planning. Adam McGruen outlines the pros and cons of each....
In Money Management’s panel discussion on the latest trends in the fixed income space, industry experts discuss the role fixed income should play in a client’s portfolio....
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...