Features

Paying the high price of financial planning 'opt in'

With the Gillard Government believed certain to impose client 'opt in' arrangements on financial planners, Mike Taylor writes that some serious questions are being asked ...

Editorial

Investment in 2011: a false start

Kathleen Brooks gives a revised outlook for Australian investments in 2011....

Tools & guides

TPD insurance: Cracking the code

Jeffrey Scott explains transitional relief for superannuation funds and the deductibility of disability benefit premiums....

Editorial

Earthquake and floods batter Suncorp profits

Suncorp Group’s half-year results have been hit by the impact of natural disasters, with the group posting a net profit after tax of $223 million to 31 December, 20...

Editorial

Perpetual’s 29 per cent profit decline

KKR bid, Smartsuper impairments and other factors weigh on Deverall’s last Perpetual result....

Editorial

Snowball acquires QLD practice, posts strong profit

Dealer group Snowball has announced it has wholly acquired the equity in Western Pacific Financial Group's (WPFG's) Cleveland practice in Queensland, which will adopt the...

Editorial

Confronting the challenge of an ageing population

As the population continues to age, John Wilson explains why preparation must become a global imperative....

Editorial

Life insurance: Self-fulfilled versus advised

Customers take out insurance through a multitude of channels, including directly and via financial advisers. And with a major underinsurance issue in Australia and a huge...

Editorial

Superannuation: tying up the loose ends

Stephen Kunz explains why 2011 is the year for the Government to resolve some outstanding superannuation and financial services initiatives....

Tools & guides

Natural disasters: Extending a helping hand

Natural disasters have been at the forefront of Australian news recently. Graeme Colley explains the role of government assistance in helping people get back on their fee...

Editorial

Disunity runs the risk of FOFA defeat

The Assistant Treasurer, Bill Shorten, faces the prospect of some serious horse-trading in both houses of Parliament to get the financial advice 'opt in' legislation pass...

Editorial

Wild weather hits BOQ profits

Bank of Queensland (BOQ) has reduced its expected profit range for the 2011 financial year by $35 million after the flooding and cyclone that hit Queensland....