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Superannuation
Global diversification in bonds is just as important as it is in equities. Restricting your exposure to a single market is a risk for which you might not be compensated, ...
Funds management
Global markets are awash with liquidity and the medium prospects for equities looks good when compared to bonds, according to Epoch Investment Partners chief executive Bi...
Superannuation
Both industry and retail superannuation funds are trying to emulate SMSFs by providing more choice and flexibility for their members. But as Damon Taylor writes, many cla...
Funds management
Europe remains a key risk to investment markets as they seek to move beyond the global financial crisis, according to Vanguard European economic specialist Peter Westaway...
Funds management
Both major global listed property indices returned more than 25 per cent over the year to November 2012, but most fund managers fell short of the benchmark, according to ...
Financial planning
New research has found that small shareholders have been dumping ASX300 holdings since before the GFC....
Superannuation
The superannuation industry needs product that recognises longevity risk and poor timing, says MTAA Super’s John Brumby....
Superannuation
Will 2013 be the defining year for self-managed super funds? Bryan Ashenden's policy overview discusses the implications for advisers....
Editorial
Clarence Advisory's Matt Drennan asks whether events in equity markets are, inadvertently or otherwise, paving the way for another asset price bubble....
Financial planning
Every planner should be able to enunciate what they do and how they add value in a 15-minute spiel, says HLB Mann Judd business services partner Matthew Gardiner....
Financial planning
In order to meet clients’ changing demands, financial planners need to review their standard practices – especially with regards to return projections, writes Fiducian’s ...
Funds management
Australian real estate investment trusts (A-REITs) have delivered solid results over the past two years - but investors shouldn't expect the same level of returns going f...
Financial planning
AMP Capital's Global Direct Property Fund has extended its US property portfolio for the first time since before the Global Financial Crisis....
Financial planning
Australians are prioritising their savings over mortgage repayments in 2013, according to ING DIRECT....
Funds management
Growth funds posted the strongest gains for the year ending 2012, spurred on by positive returns in listed shares and property, according to new research from Chant West....
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So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...