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Superannuation

Assistant Treasurer, Bill Shorten returns superannuation guarantee to wages pressure equation....

Financial planning

The Treasurer Wayne Swan has indicated the Labor Government would be willing to hand more power to the competition regulator should it wish to investigate the big four ba...

Financial planning

Banks and industry groups have pre-empted a raising of the interest rate by the Reserve Bank, with arguments for and against banks passing the buck onto borrowers....

Financial planning

Kirsty Dullahide explains why in times of uncertainty, a diversified portfolio will continue to serve the needs of clients....

Financial planning

Fixed income has performed well during 2010 and investors are certainly starting to sit up and take notice, according to Damon Taylor....

Financial planning

Suncorp and CUA have emerged as providers of best value in the area of term deposits, according to Canstar Cannex product ratings....

Financial planning

Suncorp and CUA have emerged as providers of best value in the area of term deposits, according to Canstar Cannex product ratings....

Financial planning

A double dip recession remains a danger for investors but is likely to be avoided, according to AMP’s chief economist, Shane Oliver....

Editorial

There is a heavy reliance on equities when it comes to investment portfolio construction, but getting the balance right is no easy task, writes Stephen Hart....

Funds management

The investment potential of residential property is not fully appreciated by advisers and investors, despite being the largest single investment asset class in Australia,...

Editorial

Geoff Frankish takes a fresh look at Australian infrastructure and investor sentiment since the global financial crisis....

Funds management

Legg Mason’s global macro investment managers have identified opportunities in Japanese equities, gold, investment grade corporate bonds and short-dated Government ...

Financial planning

Australian investors may be uncertain about the future but the election has proved no impediment to their activity....

Financial planning

As direct investments become more popular, with ETFs in particular gaining ground, Janine Mace discovers that for many consumers cash is still king....

Financial planning

A new analysis suggests Australians have emerged from the GFC ready to embrace more debt....

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