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Financial planning

Those advising on gearing in super will need to ensure they are licensed to deal in derivatives by the end of September under draft regulations released yesterday....

Financial planning

Nearly half of Australian financial planners expect their practices to be adversely affected by the Government’s proposed annual opt-in provisions for ongoing adviser ser...

Financial planning

New platform deals to combat a potential removal of volume rebates will simply create a less transparent environment for investors....

Financial planning

Radar Results has seen a dramatic increase in the number of smaller financial planning businesses looking to sell....

Financial planning

Three out of four Australian workers support a rise to 12 per cent in the superannuation guarantee, according to an AIST survey....

Financial planning

Nine out of 10 working Australians support the Government's proposal to increase the superannuation guarantee (SG) to 12 per cent, according to a national poll from ASFA....

Financial planning

India is a large and diverse market that offers attractive investment opportunities, writes Ragu Sivanesarajah....

Financial planning

Nick Armet asks what the Greek debt crisis means for the future of the global equities market....

Editorial

The Henry Review, the Government's overview of Australia's tax system, has failed to suggest action on the life insurance/risk needs of consumers....

Financial planning

The Industry Super Network has claimed planners are lobbying to water down the Future of Financial Advice changes....

Superannuation

Proposed changes to the regulation of SMSFs could lead to a decrease in the number of SMSF auditors, agents and administrators....

Financial planning

The Treasury has released the exposure draft regulations for extending tax file number (TFN) withholding arrangements to closely held trusts, which include family trusts....

Financial planning

The Financial Planning Association has received overwhelming support for lifting education standards, according to acting chief Deen Sanders. ...

Funds management

Fidelity has maintained a bullish outlook on China, stating the Government has taken the necessary measures to curb a property bubble....

Financial planning

The managing director of Professional Investment Services (PIS) has questioned the role and value of investment research in light of recent failures in the agribusiness m...

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