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COVID-19 has been a catalyst for technological change in the industry but, Chris Dastoor writes, a major issue remains in how technology can address the accessibility of ...

While alternative strategies can provide protection during down markets, advisers are still hesitant as they feel the perception of risk and illiquidity overshadow the be...

Col Fullager examines examples of poor insurer conduct and how the firms could have behaved better towards the client....

Their assets may be increasing but the number of Australia’s superannuation funds is falling and creating ‘mega funds’. Now, they need that scale to work in their favour,...

Positive trends are arising from COVID-19, writes Adam Grotzinger, which create mispriced opportunities in corporate bonds....

It has been a long time since Outsider involved himself in thespian pursuits but he does recognise a ‘stage whisper’ when he hears one....

Outsider is giving 10 out of 10 to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) for deftly avoiding becoming entangled in the somewhat arcane politics of superan...

Outsider finds it interesting and just a bit baffling that someone who would advocate that financially-stressed female victims of domestic violence should be able to raid...

Concessional contributions will see a $2,500 rise, non-concessional contributions a $10,000 rise, and a $100,000 rise for the transfer balance cap....

Binary options had resulted in and were likely to result in significant detriment to retail clients, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. ...

Deloitte has acquired leading independent actuarial consultancy, Rice Warner....

The regulator has increased Macquarie Bank’s liquidity and operational risk capital requirements after the firm had “persistent difficulties” in meeting its obligations....

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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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The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....

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ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....

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The Federal Court has made interim travel restraint orders against two Falcon Capital directors, while also freezing one director’s assets....

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