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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...

The Financial Planning Association has outlined a radical agenda in its attempt to evolve into a professional association but, as...

Justin Delaney explains why the current debate over remuneration models means the industry is in danger of losing sight of...

The complexity of income protection insurance plans presents a great challenge when opting for cover, writes Chris Kirby. Income protection...