Editorial

Realising the cash value on term insurance policies can often prove difficult. Col Fullagar explains why employing a life settlement...

The fallout from the GFC has shaken consumer confidence in the financial services sector, prompting an increase in direct investments....

Investor-owned fund manager IFM plans to use profits to generate financial flexibility in order to compete with other investment managers...

To be recognised as true professionals, financial planners need the equivalent of a degree qualification. The FPA's Certified Financial Planner...

With the Federal Election campaign now approaching the halfway mark, Mike Taylor notes that there has been precious little discussion...

Gemma Dale outlines the implications recent legislation could have for SMSF trustees who want to use limited recourse borrowing arrangements...

The industry super funds are the big winners from the inevitable ban on financial advice commissions, but now it's time for the...

The financial planning industry should be paying more attention to female advisers - as well as female clients. In business,...

Robert Keavney discusses platform commissions, proposals to merge the FPA and AFA, intra fund advice, and pro bono advice. A...

As competition in exchange-traded funds increases, it is important for financial advisers and investors to know exactly what they are...