FINANCIAL MARKETS
Editorial
Pre-occupation with quantitative analysis in the financial markets has not necessarily served us well, says Mark Arnold. He explains how and why modern portfolio theory h...
Financial planning
Despite the global economic downturn, positive investor sentiment is starting to return, which is good news for Australia, says Darren Moglia....
Financial planning
The past 12 months have brought about significant change to the international and local economies, creating a degree of global uncertainty, says Patrick Noble....
Financial planning
Zenith fixed income sector review sees seven funds receive ‘highly recommended’ rating....
Financial planning
As the financial services industry prepares for a major legislative change, experts claim that platforms remain at the heart of the financial advice industry. ...
Financial planning
The majority of financial advisers believe RG 146 is an inadequate minimum entry standard and that a tertiary qualification requirement should be introduced, according to...
Financial planning
Greater use of more equitable mortgage products such as fixed interest and adjustable rate loans could help ease the risk burden on borrowers....
Superannuation
Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten declares the consultative process around super reforms won’t be allowed to alter the ultimate policy outcome....
Editorial
Westpac has posted a strong profit increase assisted by BT, the St George merger and mortgage gains....
Financial planning
A record number of global institutional investors have committed to the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment in the past year, taking the total number of signa...
Life/Risk
Macquarie Private Wealth has doubled its wealth protection team with the appointment of three new insurance specialists, expanding its insurance advice business in Victor...
Financial planning
Fixed income has performed well during 2010 and investors are certainly starting to sit up and take notice, according to Damon Taylor....
Financial planning
There have been several new hires at AMP Capital Investors’ fixed income team, with the appointment of Sonia Baillie as the senior portfolio manager, and the recrui...
People & Products
Russell Investments has appointed industry veteran Graham Herman as its new director of capital markets research....
Editorial
The Minister for Financial Services, Chris Bowen, has introduced legislation to crack down on below-value share offers, market manipulation and insider trading....
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MARKET INSIGHTS
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...