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Australian equity managers have had a tough year. For many, inflows were something to be dreamt of as outflows were the norm....

The dominant player in international equity fund inflows comes as no surprise. Platinum has been delivering stellar performance for a number of years and has been rewarde...

The research market has been a busy area of financial services over the last 12 months particularly as a market of five players – IWL, Assirt, Morningstar, Lonsec and van...

Dominic McCormick questions accountants’ love affair with investing in property....

One of the best strategies for strengthening your client relationships is taking care of their most valued assets – their children, says Peter Hodgson....

Since opening its first office here in 1974, Deutsche is enjoying its decision not to own its distribution, with many of its products selling themselves with strong retur...

Macquarie Bank has recorded a record profit of $242 million after tax attributable to ordinary shareholders for the half year to September 30 2003, up 32 per cent on the ...

National Australia Bank today recorded the highest ever net profit for an Australian bank following its announcement of a $3.96 billion net profit after significant items...

Planners need to learn how to truly value the market, says Rob Keavney....

While the push towards fees continues, the reality is that planners still rely heavily on commission-based advice. Freya Purnell reports....

The boutiques may not have been the fastest movers over the past 12 months, but the Top 100 shows that most have managed to sustain respectable growth in terms of client ...

Conventional portfolios have largely failed retail investors and financial planners need to reconsider incorporating a fuller range of appropriate investments, according ...

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Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...

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