FINANCIAL MARKETS
Superannuation
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's (APRA's) handling of superannuation funds needs to be just as transparent as its handling of the major banks, according t...
Superannuation
Considerable risks exist for superannuation fund members trying to time the market amid the current volatility....
Superannuation
New Chant West data reveals superannuation returns have plumbed depths not seen since GFC....
Financial planning
The Government has released draft regulations relating to the way ASIC will recover costs from market participants in a new multi-operator environment....
Editorial
The current global economic uncertainty has resulted in many investors questioning the wisdom of some of their investment decisions. Michael Carrigan explores ways in whi...
Editorial
Since their arrival on our shores about a decade ago, managed accounts have remained largely dormant in Australia. But with continuing market volatility and the imminent ...
Editorial
Short-termism is a pandemic that continues to flourish unchecked within financial markets, resulting in significant long-term economic costs to investors. Mark Arnold and...
Editorial
Short-termism is a pandemic that continues to flourish unchecked within financial markets, resulting in significant long-term economic costs to investors. Mark Arnold and...
Financial planning
The Government has announced the proposed new fee model to raise around $18 million to have the industry fund ASIC's market supervision activities....
Financial planning
Hyperion warns of the perils of short-termism and index hugging....
Financial planning
In mid June, eight members of the PortfolioConstruction Forum Academy travelled to Boston, to undertake a four-day Harvard Business School short course on the global econ...
Editorial
In mid June, eight members of the PortfolioConstruction Forum Academy travelled to Boston, to undertake a four-day Harvard Business School short course on the global econ...
Financial planning
With increased volatility, there have been many changes in the dealer group space, both in terms of adviser numbers and funds under advice. Angela Welsh reports on events...
Policy & Regulation
European financial services companies are concerned about the imposition of a tax on financial transactions to fund European debt....
Editorial
Investors remain nervous and are still heavily invested in cash, but are they doing the right thing? How serious is the threat of macro issues, and when will it be the ri...
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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...