GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS

Financial planning

Despite concerns of a "mining bust", HSBC chief economist in Australia and New Zealand Paul Bloxham insists that "this time is different"....

Superannuation

Stronger share markets are driving superannuation returns back to pre-GFC levels, with retail master trusts leading the way....

Life/Risk

Insurance brokers have told Money Management Vero Insurance representatives have alerted them to a price hike of up to 50 per cent to Vero's professional indemnity insura...

Funds management

Investor demand for alternative investment is growing, but fund of hedge fund managers continue to face liquidity restraints from dealer groups....

Superannuation

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has welcomed new legislation which it said would ultimately protect member balances during super fund mergers....

Funds management

Although investors may be unfamiliar with managed futures, a lack of directional bias can offer protection on the downside, says Aspect Capital chief executive Anthony To...

The Industry Super Network claims high frequency trading is benefiting a small subset of investors at the expense of super funds....

Financial planning

Financial services jobs in Brisbane, particularly in the banking sector, have taken a tumble following a slowdown in the mining sector, according to eFinancialCareers....

Funds management

Over the five years to 31 March 2012, direct property funds had lower-volatility total returns and produced higher cumulative returns than listed property....

Editorial

Financial planners are required to be members of an approved external disputes resolution service but they may not always know whether they are getting value for money....

Policy & Regulation

Most financial planning principals have felt the need to reduce costs within their businesses, according to a survey conducted by Money Management....

Financial planning

ASIC promises more reviews of managed funds risk practices, citing concerns about over-use of external risk consultants....

Editorial

Catherine Yeung weighs up the evidence as to whether China is headed for an economic hard landing....

Superannuation

In a move the two firms say will help them gain further traction in the SMSF sector, Paritech has signed an agreement with the Melbourne-based PhoenixAI to merge their ma...

Superannuation

Low levels of gearing and solid organic growth have seen a number of companies flourish in recent months, according to Hyperion Asset Management....

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