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ASFA believes the changes will benefit members and return the focus to the long-term nature of superannuation, but the Federal Opposition says the contradiction between A...
Financial planning
The Federal Government has announced new superannuation regulations that will require funds to provide more detailed information on five and 10-year performance to member...
Financial planning
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has applied to the Federal Court to place Storm Financial in liquidation in a move prompted by a 'misleading' memo ci...
Funds management
Upwards of 25 per cent of hedge funds have suspended redemptions, imposed gate provisions or implemented side-pockets....
Financial planning
ASIC's deputy chairman, Jeremy Cooper, has flagged the regulator’s intention to take an increasing role in the education of retail investors, but should this be the regul...
Financial planning
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission issues none too subtle warning to advisers that they need to lift their game on investment choices....
Financial planning
ASIC has used its statement on Storm Financial to a recent parliamentary hearing to warn that its interest in Storm is likely to have far reaching implications for the of...
Financial planning
Regulator 'does not have the power' to prevent aggressive models....
Financial planning
When it comes to Australian equities, it seems hope rather than confidence is the mantra these days. JANINE MACE reports....
Editorial
Dominic McCormick looks at what went wrong with hedge funds in 2008 and the outlook for these funds in the wake of the global financial crisis....
Financial planning
Renewed pressure to inject more flexibility into bank guarantee arrangements....
Financial planning
ASIC considers increase to monetary limit....
Funds management
Still cautious but seeking value in some markets....
Financial planning
Industry consultation next step in regulatory process....
Editorial
Markets are determined according to human behaviour, not driven by scientific laws, writes DOMINIC McCORMICK....
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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...