Editorial

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...

Editorial

Accountants branch out into financial planning

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....

Editorial

Fixed income finding its place

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....

Editorial

Risk insurance comes to the party

Col Fullagar lists six conversation topics about risk insurance which could no doubt create passionate discussion....

Editorial

Why investors pay a heavy price for bank deposits

Having clients believe that placing money in bank deposits constitutes investing will have a detrimental effect on both the financial advice industry and the end consumer...

Editorial

Why the FOFA infighting needs to end

Some of the players might not approve of the way in which the FOFA bills will ultimately be shaped but, as Mike Taylor reports, a Money Management roundtable has conclude...

Editorial

FOFA requires financial services unity

If the comments section on the Money Management website is to be taken as a guide, then the Financial Planning Association continues to weather strong criticism over the ...

Editorial

Australian equities - swings and roundabouts

A patchy economy and global turmoil has left the industry grappling with a jumpy share market and turning to active management in a bid to stave off negative returns. Ben...

Editorial

Questions swirl around FPA's FOFA deal

A document purporting to be the outline of an agreement on FOFA struck between the Financial Planning Association and the Industry Super Network caused furore in the indu...

Editorial

The FPA and ISN's FOFA agreement

Amid the furore over a document purporting to be an agreement between the Financial Planning Association and the Industry Super Network, Money Management's Mike Taylor pu...

Editorial

Are SMSFs on a path to disaster?

There is considerable asset allocation bias with SMSF trustees. This is likely to lead to disappointing performance at best, and widespread disasters at worst, according ...