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Superannuation

Assuming the Government's proposed changes to superannuation become law, they are likely to have a significant impact on certain super fund members. DBA Lawyers' Daniel B...

Financial planning

An ANZ survey has found that although the majority of Australians know the importance of a long-term finance plan, not many are seeking out professional advice....

Editorial

AIA Group has posted strong first quarter inflows from its pan-Asian operation leading to record growth in the value of new business....

Financial planning

It may have been more than a year since the Industry Super Network (ISN) toned down its television advertising impacting financial planners, but they continue to suffer a...

Financial planning

Mortgage Choice spokesperson Belinda Williamson has suggested small pockets of declining interest in fixed rates may be a sign of increasing consumer confidence. ...

Superannuation

Superannuation fund performance has taken a slight fall during March; however ratings houses say they will still record the best results since pre-2007....

Superannuation

van Eyk analysis points to managers remaining biased towards quality end of share market. ...

Superannuation

Shorten releases list of low-paid workers he says would be hit by Coalition super approach....

Superannuation

The latest Chant West data points to most fund members ending the year in positive territory, but only just....

Funds management

The majority of Australian share fund managers are heavily overweight to the “quality” end of the share market while few hold bias towards value stocks....

Editorial

Market conditions are driving a renewed interest in alternative investments, but a number of practical limitations may be limiting allocations in the retail space. Bela M...

Financial planning

New Competition Index confirms degree to which the big four banks have increased their mortgage market share....

Funds management

New US research points to increasing outsourcing among wealth managers looking to revamp and save costs....

Life/Risk

Knowing what to do to avoid major pitfalls at claim time is where advisers’ true value lies, according to Col Fullagar....

Editorial

While the Australian economy has been expected to be affected only tangentially by fiscal problems experienced elsewhere, at an investment level there are strong effects ...

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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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The FSCP has issued a written direction to an adviser who charged clients “extraordinary fees” for inappropriate and conflicted advice, as well as encouraged them to swit...

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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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