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Recent research by ING DIRECT and the Financial Services Council into Australians’ views on superannuation has revealed an encouraging trend: Australians are increasingly...

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In the current volatile environment, Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) offer investors of all sizes confidence, agility and control – and advisers a new means of creatin...

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The centre of global economic activity has seen a clear shift away from Developed Markets towards Emerging Markets since the turn of the century....

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When it comes to delivering an exceptional customer experience, super providers can learn some valuable lessons from other industries, says ING DIRECT’s Lisa Claes....

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There’s a natural tradeoff between yield and risk....

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Demand for public services continues to rise, while governments everywhere are under pressure to cut costs....

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The answer may lie in an untapped resource, writes Lisa Claes....

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Retail investors all too often overlook bonds in favour of term deposits despite the asset class’s attractive risk-return qualities. PIMCO Head of Australia Adrian Stewar...

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Despite low earnings growth, Australian listed company share prices have rallied due to low interest rates....

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The volume of risk insurance being written through platforms is growing rapidly, as advisers navigate increased regulation and a growing preference from clients for onlin...

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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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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...

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Commonwealth Bank has formally dropped to zero advisers following LGT Crestone’s acquisition of its advice arm – some six years on from the Hayne royal commission. ...

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ASIC has banned a former NSW adviser from providing advice for 10 years for investing at least $14.8 million into a cryptocurrency-based scam. ...

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ASIC has issued a warning to financial advisers to ensure they are complying with client consent requirements when entering into ongoing fee arrangements....

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