THE employment and spouse tests applied to superannuation are still excluding a large group of people, according to Praxis Partners’ Keiran Dell....
INDUSTRY reporting standards fall short in providing fair comparisons in the area of superannuation funds, according to Chant West Financial Services director, Warren Cha...
One of the most watched issues in financial services has been member investment and funds choice when it comes to superannuation funds....
Yes, 2001 was a rough year for investors but handled right, NICK BRUINING reckons most planners should do well when clients come in for their reviews, just don’t mention ...
As the global economy continues to reel from the events of September 11 and corporate collapses both here and overseas, investor confidence has been shaken. NICOLE SZOLLO...
Despite their low profile, insurance bonds can offer some real benefits, according to JENNIFER BROOKHOUSE, with investment and tax advantages....
SOME days Venus moves into your first house of harmony, the stars line up in your favour and the universe smiles on you. And some days they don’t....
RESEARCH into super co-contributions, outlined by Dr Vince FitzGerald of the Allen Consulting Group at the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) conference...
Retail investors are set to gain more exposure to private equity as master trusts increasingly embrace these investments, predicts Marcus Darville, head of Private Equity...
Back-office suppliers are gearing up for some busy times ahead as planners seek new ways to cut costs. JOHN WILKINSON looks at how back-office services are re-engineering...
Old Stan Pendergast had a stack of fibro down the back past the chook shed, and each time one of his seven children arrived, he picked up a few sheets and added another b...
THE uptake of individual managed accounts (IMAs) in Australia will be wholly dependent on whether clients think they are a good investment vehicle, according to Avanteos ...
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...