Features

A guide to SMSFs and limited recourse borrowing arrangements

Gemma Dale outlines the implications recent legislation could have for SMSF trustees who want to use limited recourse borrowing arrangements to acquire allowable assets....

Editorial

The cost of the gender gap in financial planning

The financial planning industry should be paying more attention to female advisers - as well as female clients....

Editorial

Insurance commissions ban a bridge too far

The industry super funds are the big winners from the inevitable ban on financial advice commissions, but now it's time for the industry to move on, writes Mike Taylor....

Tools & guides

Hybrid insurance premiums - an affordable insurance solution

Hybrid premiums are an alternative solution to keeping insurance affordable when your clients need cover the most, writes Stephen Rosengren....

Editorial

Why insurers must change to meet the needs of their customers

The insurance industry needs to adapt to the changing expectations of consumers, writes Jim Minto....

Editorial

Cooper Review states the obvious on superannuation

The Cooper Review doesn't say anything about superannuation that financial planners didn't know already, writes Mike Taylor....

Editorial

Looking behind the curtain of the financial advice industry

Robert Keavney discusses platform commissions, proposals to merge the Financial Planning Association and the Association of Financial Advisers, intra fund advice, and pro...

Editorial

Not all ETFs are created equal

As competition in ETFs increases, it is important for financial advisers and investors to know exactly what they are buying and from whom, according to Tom Keenan. ...

Editorial

Why gold has the Midas touch as an investment diversifier

Gold has been in a bull market for the best part of a decade but, as Dominic McCormick writes, it still provides an excellent base for those looking for a solid investmen...