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Takeover terms often raise concerns in the risk insurance market, with critics questioning the benefits to consumers. Col Fullagar considers the debate....
The inclusion of bonds in investment portfolios is a good way to guard against equity risk, writes Stephen Hart....
Whatever ASIC says about its inaction over the collapse of Storm Financial, the FOFA reforms will not prevent history repeating itself, writes Mike Taylor....
The Financial Planning Association has outlined a radical agenda in its attempt to evolve into a professional association but, as Mike Taylor reports, the ultimate transf...
To be regarded as a serious profession, the industry must differentiate between properly qualified financial planners and those with lesser qualifications, writes Mike Ta...
Justin Delaney explains why the current debate over financial advice remuneration models means the industry is in danger of losing sight of the purpose of wrap platforms....
The complexity of income protection insurance plans presents a great challenge when opting for cover, writes Chris Kirby....
The Financial Planning Association's move towards professionalism could turn out to be very costly for the organisation, writes Mike Taylor....
Efficiency is key when it comes to choosing financial advice software, writes GEM Capital's Mark Draper....
Dominic McCormick explains that when it comes to investing, the process is much less important than the character traits and the experience of the investment managers who...
Recent comments by Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Bill Shorten have brought the Government's willingness to consult with the industry about FOFA ...
Regulators perpetually struggle to create a healthy environment for the provision of financial advice, however, Robert Keavney identifies several areas where they have mi...
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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...