Venture capital has long been a staple of super funds in Australia and a standard investment sector for sophisticated US investors. Gareth Cosslett explores the possibili...

In discussions with financial planners about wrap accounts, it is clear that their full ramifications, potential difficulties and the totality of possible benefits are no...

Advisers recommending high income clients invest blindly in unit trusts should beware of tax implications....

The focus by senior executives on investment options has tended to centre on greater control over their superannuation affairs, long term retirement wealth creation and e...

Thousands of small DIY superannuation funds could be hit with capital gains tax (CGT) when they are forced to restructure to comply with proposed laws....

Fund managers' efforts to become single responsible entities are being paralysed by government inaction....

An independent report by KPMG has endorsed the merger of StateGuard and Lifeplan friendly societies....

BT Funds Management’s technical team dives into the Ralph Committee Report to review the potential implications for financial advisers and their clients. By Brian Bissake...

The financial services industry breathed a collective sigh of relief following the the announcement by Treasurer Peter Costello that the government will take Ralph Review...

This year will be significant for the investment industry because of the huge undertaking the Government has set in train to reform the entire tax system, with particular...

There are some important things to consider in the new borrowing rules for SMSFs, writes Craig Day....