GEARING

Financial planning

Statements of Advice should include a clear explanation of the leveraging impact of any gearing accompanying investments, according to a submission by AXA to the Parliame...

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Financial planning

NAB Financial Planner Banking has produced research analysis that quantifies the rate at which gearing can leave an advice firm with unmanageable debt when the market det...

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Financial planning

FIIG Securities has launched a financial planner services unit focused on providing access to fixed-income investments....

Financial planning

Many clients didn't even know they were Storm clients, according to FIA chief executive Spiro Paule....

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Editorial

As financial planners grapple with the aftermath of the global financial crisis, it appears skittish investors are looking to take a more hands-on role, writes JANINE MAC...

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Financial planning

With investors profiting from India's growth, the new political environment augurs well for the country's future prosperity, writes INDY SINGH....

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Financial planning

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank raises capital as it looks to growth opportunities in the wealth management arena....

Editorial

The focus on fee levels in financial services and investment risks missing the structural flaws and distorting incentives that are also troubling these industries....

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Financial planning

JONATHAN WU believes China’s economic flight has only just begun....

Financial planning

Cost is less important than the quality of underlying support when choosing a dealer group, according to a new analysis issued by the Commonwealth Bank....

Superannuation

Investors will be able to choose a gearing level that suits them and pay off their premiums up-front....

Funds management

Former SAI property head Graham Brewer is part of the launch of new property manager Amici Funds Management....

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Editorial

Peter Worcester and Paul Resnik continue their examination of the risks involved in borrowing to invest....

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Financial planning

Consistent with industry moves to phase out commission-based remuneration models for financial planners, a recent report shows advisers have increasingly opted for fee-fo...

Financial planning

The advisers who will now offer their services to the remaining book of former Storm Financial clients do not accept commissions, nor do they employ gearing strategies, a...

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