What should the Australian financial planning industry make of the appointment of Bill Shorten as the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superann...

FIIG Securities's Stephen Hart examines the value of holding long dated bonds in a balanced portfolio....

With a period of economic transition underway, Patrick Noble offers tips on finding companies that can deliver the best investment returns....

Financial uncertainty and disappointing returns in the global markets have raised questions about a double dip recession, something Brenda Reed deems unlikely....

Fiducian's Merton Miles explains the main principles financial planners must adhere to if they are to meet the needs of their clients....

It is now certain the industry funds' campaign against financial advice commissions will continue. Far less certain is the manner in which the minority Government will co...

There has been a lot of focus on China as a significant emerging market player. But India is set to prove the doubters wrong over the coming decade, writes John Pereira....

The CGT for non-residents is determined by whether the asset is considered to be ‘taxable Australian property’. Learn more about CGT discount for non-residents....

There is a broad attack on commissions in financial services. Robert Keavney considers whether the risk advice industry can survive it, and whether it should survive it....

Marcello Bertasso explains why in a world of underinsurance, life insurance companies need to cast their nets a little wider....

Stephen Miller outlines some of the key issues to consider when recommending your SMSF clients change fund administrators....