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The principles of mutual companies are still evident in our superannuation system, writes Andrew Howard, but more can be done to improve life insurance within super....

The biggest concern from advisers is that they are no longer able to do what they love but there is still room in the industry for innovation and renewed purpose, Jodie B...

Demutualisation of insurers has led to a destruction of value, writes Michael Pillemer, so remutualising could be a valid idea to rebuild consumer trust....

Investors may be using the pandemic to find the next FAANG, writes James Williamson, but history shows this period is only the latest cycle....

After one of the strongest quarters on record for global small caps, writes Trevor Gurwich, what does the new financial year hold for the sector?...

Companies are sitting with excess cash on their balance sheets following the pandemic, writes Catherine Allfrey, so they will have to work out how best to put this to use...

With climate change coming to the forefront, writes Katherine Neiss, there can be a role for central banks to utilise it in their monetary policy. ...

As numerous studies and roundtables have failed to find a successful financial advice model, collaboration between stakeholders could be the solution, writes Neil Macdona...

Flows into thematic ETFs grew by 29% in the first half of 2021, writes Arian Neiron, as investors seek long-term investment themes....

The UK went through its Retail Distribution Review in 2012, writes Chris Mather, so what can it teach Australia about the evolving financial advice system?...

Taking a long/short approach can pay off for investors, writes Jun Bei Liu, as they make increased allocations to alternatives....

There have been numerous changes to the financial services obligations of superannuation funds, writes David Court, so trustees must know what is expected of them....

 

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