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

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

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 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...

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....

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....

Property syndicates remain one of the easiest and most popular forms of investment in direct property – but when is the best time to invest? John Wilkinson reports....