Features

The scrapping of financial planning commissions all but set in stone

Since there is bipartisan support for the removal of commissions from planner remuneration, the outcome of a Federal Election will not change the fact that commissions ar...

Editorial

Why consumers want their direct life insurance underwritten upfront

Direct life insurance is here to stay, writes Marcello Bertasso, but consumers may prefer the peace of mind offered by a policy that is underwritten upfront....

Tools & guides

Splitting superannuation contributions with a spouse

Andrew Biviano discusses the options available to clients who want to split their concessional contributions with their spouse....

Editorial

Trinity heads for improved loss

Trinity Limited is forecasting a loss of between $50 million to $59 million as it seeks to get its financing position in order....

Editorial

IFSA's brand new message?

IFSA doesn't have the numbers to be able to claim it represents the financial services industry, so its recent name change is just a rebranding, writes Mike Taylor....

Editorial

Why FOFA's annual renewal requirement increases risk for investors

Paul Barrett commends the Future of Financial Advice recommendations but warns that the annual renewal requirement will create more risk for investors....

Editorial

The flaws and false claims of the proposed MySuper reforms

Many of the MySuper proposals are flawed, according to Robert Keavney, including the reduction of disclosure to members and the introduction of the concept of 'optimal' i...

Tools & guides

Trauma insurance and the sole purpose test

The question of whether the purchase of trauma insurance within superannuation is a breach of the sole purpose test has been resolved. Jennifer Brookhouse examines the im...

Editorial

Income protection insurance - choosing a lump sum or monthly benefit

When it comes to income protection insurance, receiving the payment as a lump sum or as a monthly benefit can make a big difference to clients, writes Jeff Scott....

Editorial

Recruitment does not mean the economic crisis is over

Employers may have started hiring again, but that doesn't mean the global financial crisis is over, writes Mike Taylor....

Editorial

It's still tough for financial services execs at the top

Executive salaries are maintaining their stratospheric heights, writes Milana Pokrajac....

Editorial

Why ETFs are only part of the solution

Amid growing media interest in the growth of these products, Dominic McCormick explains why exchange-traded funds are a useful tool but not a panacea. ...