Editorial

As the debate surrounding tertiary education for financial planners moves from whether it should be compulsory to what degree should...

Dominic McCormick looks at investment portfolios for retirees and considers the best ways to minimise stress. My parents have had...

Robert Keavney recognises the trend for industry super funds to establish financial advice businesses, like their retail competitors. But he...

Patrick Jackson explains why trustees should look before they leap when considering a self-managed superannuation fund. The reasons people cite...

Ron Bewley considers the direction of interest rates when it comes to investing, and asks: when are the best times...

Takeover terms often raise concerns in the risk insurance market, with critics questioning the benefits to consumers. Col Fullagar considers...

As the Federal Treasury reaches the final stages of its consultation process around the Future of Financial Advice reforms, Mike...

Whatever ASIC says about its inaction over the collapse of Storm Financial, the FOFA reforms will not prevent history repeating...

The inclusion of bonds in investment portfolios is a good way to guard against equity risk, writes Stephen Hart. Of...

To be regarded as a serious profession, the industry must differentiate between properly qualified financial planners and those with lesser...