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Superannuation

The global financial crisis seems to have at least one upside: Australians are taking much more notice of their superannuation, with many now wondering whether they can a...

Superannuation

Superannuation adequacy plan to improve

Australian super expectations high....

Financial planning

SME conditions worsen

Confidence in next quarter deteriorates....

Financial planning

Opposition calls for action on frozen redemptions

Government not providing relief to fund investors....

Financial planning

Act now on remuneration or await Government intervention: Bloch

Remuneration practices high on Government agenda, while Bloch says entry levels to industry are too low....

Financial planning

Mortgage origination: consolidation opportunities flourish

Following the US sub-prime mortgage crisis and in tough economic conditions, the Australian financial services industry finds itself entering 2009 in a precarious positio...

Financial planning

Tower Australia in good shape

Minto calls for Government action on insurance as Tower reports strong result....

Financial planning

Chance that business investment will be hit in June

2008 may not have been start of decline, but a one-off shock....

Financial planning

Carbon Trading: Get set for a change in climate

GRANT HOLLEY considers the challenges and opportunities climate change will bring, particularly to the regulatory platform. ...

Financial planning

Short-selling: In the interests of full disclosure

Financial planners will play a key role in disclosing short-selling, writes TIM SHEEHY....

Financial planning

Industry grapples with leverage dilemma

Survey finds some planners have acted inappropriately when recommending leverage strategies....

Financial planning

Sherry warns of Storm Financial damage

Planner reputation damaged by collapse....

Editorial

Emerging Markets: India - not just another BRIC in the wall

Adversity is no stranger to India, though an incredible set of numbers offers reason for optimism, writes JOHN PEREIRA....

Financial planning

Calls for industry to embrace responsible lending charter

Storm Financial illustrates 'need for transparency'....

Editorial

Market Forecast: There is fallout, but opportunity lies ahead

While punters are wagering on a grim 2009, the outlook is anything but certain. Industry figures offer their thoughts on what lies ahead for financial services....