Considering the amount of column-space in the mainstream media devoted to discussion on superannuation borrowing arrangements in recent years, it would be understandable ...
Usually, couples purchase their principal home as joint tenants. This ensures that the surviving spouse automatically retains access to their home on the death of their p...
With forecasts of volatility on the horizon, asset allocation may need to be revisited in 2015, David Bryant writes. ...
The industry funds are seeking to play the consumer protection card in their defence of the default funds under modern awards regime but the real beneficiaries of the sta...
Former FPA chairman, Matthew Rowe argues that the changing dynamics impacting the financial planning industry makes it inevitable that some organisations will wither and ...
Dominic McCormick looks at the case for agriculture investment and argues while it’s compelling, there’s a lack of robust investment vehicles. ...
While considered foreboding by traditional investors, volatility in global markets is music to the ears those in the alternative space, Janine Mace writes. ...
As the financial planning industry proceeds further into 2015 it must accept little or no further change to FOFA but a range of new debates and opportunities....
The immediate past chairman of the Financial Planning Association, Matthew Rowe, sees considerable significance in the findings of the Joint Parliamentary Committee which...
The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) is a concession card that is available to older Australians who are of Age Pension age or Department of Veterans' Affairs qual...
Legislation to include deemed income from account-based pensions in the income test for eligibility for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) has recently come into...
Sean Fenton looks at the merit of long/short investment styles in today’s volatile markets. ...
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...