Features

Making superannuation contribution planning count

Contribution planning above the non-concessional caps is essential for superannuation, but you have to make sure it counts, writes Damian Hearn....

Editorial

Refining the financial services reforms

In its pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government, the Financial Planning Association called on the Government to implement a range of initiatives to support the cur...

Editorial

Is it America's year in the stock market?

Although emerging markets are currently in favour, Tom Stevenson argues that 2011 could well be a successful year for the US stock market....

Editorial

Starting your financial advice career on the ground floor

The skills learned as a paraplanner are vital when making the career change to financial advice, writes Mark Larmour....

Editorial

Managed futures and exploiting inefficient markets

Graham Hand outlines managed futures and the role they play in the investment sector....

Editorial

Is APRA taking on more than it can handle?

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is pursuing a dual role as a regulator and a national statistical agency for the financial services sector, but the evidenc...

Editorial

March research round-up

PortfolioConstruction Forum asks: What's the latest for the major research fund houses?...

Editorial

Scoped advice equals better value financial advice

Scott Machin explains how scoped advice is bringing financial advice within the reach of all Australians....

Editorial

FOFA changes need further review

It has become self-evident that either directly or indirectly, opt-in is going to drive up the cost of financial advice for many Australian consumers, writes Mike Taylor....

Editorial

Superannuation fund members seen but not heard

As superannuation fund balances rebuild to levels not seen since before the global financial crisis, Mike Taylor reflects on how little say super fund members have in the...

Editorial

Hedge funds venture into the unknown

Hedge funds have been the target of some tough criticism in recent times. Benjamin Levy examines what is being done to restore confidence in the sector. ...