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A guide to the Ripoll Inquiry recommendations and their likely impact

Bryan Ashenden takes a look at the far-reaching impact the recommendations of the Ripoll Inquiry could have on the financial services industry....

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How to avoid a large excess contributions tax bill

Troy Smith outlines strategies for avoiding a large excess contributions tax bill in cases of simple or small miscalculation....

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Banks tighten grip on platforms market

While much of the debate around NAB/MLC’s acquisition of AXA Asia Pacific has focused on who controls which dealer group, Mike Taylor argues that control of the platforms...

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International equity funds: On a road to nowhere?

Could the start of 2010 signal the end of international equity funds? Janine Mace finds out....

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Emerging markets: the new drivers of global economic growth

Emerging markets have been hailed as the solution to the problems faced by developed economies in light of the global economic crisis. Janine Mace looks at the potential ...

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What to consider when recommending insurance in superannuation

RetireInvest's Col Fullagar takes a look at insurance within superannuation and highlights the key aspects to consider....

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The implications of financial planning industry consolidation

Large institutions view the global financial crisis-inspired period of regulatory review and change as a chance to buy distribution and platforms cheaply and to position ...

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Why SMAs are an alternative way to manage Australian share investments

Stuart Fechner explains why separately managed accounts offer an alternative way to manage Australian share investments....

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Big four banks throw their weight around

The global recession generated by the sub-prime crisis has served to reinforce the dominance of Australia’s major banks across almost all segments of the nation’s financi...

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How financial planners can tap into the business value of compliance

The long-term effort required to ensure best practice in your financial planning business can reap significant dividends, writes Chandar Varadhan....

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Why financial planners need a fiduciary duty

Tom Collins argues the introduction of a fiduciary duty for financial advisers is overdue. ...

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Releasing the potential of transition to retirement strategies

A number of recent changes to superannuation have had a significant impact on the wealth creation capacity of transition to retirement strategies. Martin Breckon weighs u...