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Why investors should start thinking outside the box

Julian Morrison explains why emotional comfort will lose money for investors....

Three years have passed since the start of initial talks about the FOFA changes. The debate rolls on, but the financial services industry has received little clarity and ...

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Financial planners finding it hard to be heard

With constant talk of doom and gloom and not much emphasis on investor education, financial planners find it difficult to articulate the value of going back into the inve...

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Why income protection is behind the times

Many definitions within life insurance have been subject to drastic changes as time rolled past. However, Col Fullagar notes income-protection cover definition is one of ...

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How financial planners can learn to live with lawyers

Financial planning practices often need to use the services of legal professionals. Samantha Hills gives tips on how to find lawyers and work with them to achieve the bes...

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Emerging markets - the road not taken

Although experts predict a good year for emerging markets, some regions -like Europe - should be avoided. However, it is always important to stay ahead of the curve, writ...

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The road ahead for China's economy

Investors should probably keep changes in the Chinese economy in mind, despite its incredible growth over the years, Janine Mace reports....

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Direct fixed income versus annuities and funds

Elizabeth Moran makes a comparison between direct fixed income investment and annuities, and then with funds....

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FOFA raising questions of trust

Mike Taylor reports that a number of submissions filed with the Parliamentary Joint Committee reviewing the FOFA bills have revealed a serious disconnect between what the...

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Will US housing steady the economy it wrecked?

While experts expect more glum US housing statistics for 2012, the normal motions of economic cycles indicate there is a recovery on the way, writes Michael Collins....