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....
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...
New platform deals to combat a potential removal of volume rebates will simply create a less transparent environment for investors....
Radar Results has seen a dramatic increase in the number of smaller financial planning businesses looking to sell....
Three out of four Australian workers support a rise to 12 per cent in the superannuation guarantee, according to an AIST survey....
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....
India is a large and diverse market that offers attractive investment opportunities, writes Ragu Sivanesarajah....
Nick Armet asks what the Greek debt crisis means for the future of the global equities market....
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....
The Industry Super Network has claimed planners are lobbying to water down the Future of Financial Advice changes....
Proposed changes to the regulation of SMSFs could lead to a decrease in the number of SMSF auditors, agents and administrators....
The Treasury has released the exposure draft regulations for extending tax file number (TFN) withholding arrangements to closely held trusts, which include family trusts....
The Financial Planning Association has received overwhelming support for lifting education standards, according to acting chief Deen Sanders. ...
Fidelity has maintained a bullish outlook on China, stating the Government has taken the necessary measures to curb a property bubble....
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...
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...