FINANCIAL CRISIS
Superannuation
With cash balances in self-managed superannuation funds hitting new highs, there are signs that investors are treating cash as a distinct asset class rather than a place ...
Editorial
Countries around the world have much to learn from the current eurozone debt crisis. Michael Collins explains what has gone wrong in Europe over the past couple of years....
Editorial
The GFC never ended, and the bill for a quarter century of profligacy may be due, Robert Keavney argues....
Financial planning
Financial planners have already started to focus on costs as a result of the proposed Future of Financial Advice reforms package, which could significantly boost the appe...
Financial planning
Diversified fund manager Pengana Capital has had its Asia Special Events Fund added to Macquarie Wrap's investment menu....
Editorial
One of the biggest threats to a baby boomer’s retirement plans could be the underinsurance of their adult children. Kevin Goss explains why all family members must be ade...
Financial planning
Separately managed accounts (SMAs) play a greater role with planners who recommend them, but the adoption rate appears very slow, according to the new report by Investmen...
Financial planning
Janine Mace outlines the key factors investors must take into consideration before jumping back on the global equities train....
Financial planning
New Finsia head Russell Thomas has identified a renewed focus on the organisation's membership as a key priority as he starts his term as chief executive and managing dir...
Financial planning
The structure of agribusiness managed investment schemes (MIS) would need to change radically before they become attractive again to financial advisers, according to Prof...
Editorial
Dominic McCormick explains why achieving true portfolio diversification in the current economic climate is a complex task....
Financial planning
The Chinese economy is set for a soft landing, which is good news for Australia as demand for commodities will continue, according to AMP Capital Investors chief economis...
Financial planning
Collapsing institutions and a loss of wealth have combined to give the margin lending industry a bad reputation. Angela Faherty explains why increased legislation and a m...
Financial planning
With funding drying up and compliance requirements increasing, the mortgage origination market faces an uncertain future. Janine Mace reports....
Financial planning
Most of those working in Australian financial services were happy with their bonuses, but those working in Sydney had more to be happy about....
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Podcast
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...