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AXA’s Andrew Penn claims the group is in good shape ahead of its acquisition by AMP – with profit down, but cash earnings up....

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced another strong half-yearly result, with after-tax profit of $173.9 million for the six months to 31 December 2010....

Another round of research aimed at defining the attitudes of financial planners appears to have confirmed the existence of a generational divide on some of the key questi...

Geoff Wilbow explains why the current superannuation contribution caps are counterproductive and inefficient....

Financial planners may be upset with Club Plus' Paul Cahill for some of his recent comments, but they should embrace his acknowledgement of the value of advice, Mike Tayl...

Dominic McCormick argues that the sovereign debt problems experienced by some European countries could continue to ripple through the global economy....

Cecile Apolinario explains the implications recent rule changes have had for same-sex couples going into aged care....

Ashleigh McIntyre examines current remuneration packages and CEO salaries in the financial services sector....

Andrew Biviano considers employer superannuation contribution deadlines and explains how to successfully maximise super potential....

Clay Carter examines the MSCI World Index and explains why investors need to consider a benchmark unaware approach to portfolio construction....

In the shadow of the GFC and tightened spending, Tim Browne explains why the insurance needs of clients are now more pertinent than ever....

When even municipal councils were subjected to multi-million dollar losses through the global financial crisis, Mike Taylor writes that the Government has few options oth...

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