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“A lot of the guiding principles adopted in the industry are false,” Centrestone Wealth Advisory joint chief executive Rob Keavney says, setting the scene for his present...

The announcement of a healthy 15.6 per cent growth in funds under administration for St George-owned Sealcorp over the past twelve months today has significantly boosted ...

All things considered, the economic outlook is looking reasonably good. Mike Taylor reports....

With increasing litigation and concerns over professional indemnity insurance, Macquarie’s David Shirlow believes his presentation has particular relevance. Julie Bennett...

The investment industry has long been criticised for being reactive in its provision of products. Perhaps this is partly the result of the long lead time in getting a new...

Financial planning provider Deakin Financial Services has forecast a $1.9 million loss in its preliminary final report for the year ending 30 June 2003....

What can you do to help protect your client’s assets following a marital breakdown? John Mazzotta says the answer may lie in binding financial agreements (BFAs)....

Life insurance houses have not damned the industry researchers but then again, as Jason Spits reports, they are not entirely pleased with what is available....

Life houses have grasped the opportunity to pass judgement on risk research groups, but as Julie Bennett discovered, they also feel the raters are getting some things rig...

While risk companies have concerns about the processes and representation they receive from industry researchers, the researchers themselves have some gripes of their own...

Australian Unity is to double the size of its financial planning business and launch a new superannuation administration service by the end of October despite reporting a...

Some advisers have successfully recommended direct equities. But Rob Keavney argues that for most, the difficulties involved will swamp the perceived benefits....

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