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David Griffith looks at the myths surround alternative investments, and argues they have multiple uses in a range of investor portfolios....

Anna Mirzoyan looks at how the family trust structure can protect and distribute family assets in a tax efficient way....

With research illustrating the high costs of under-insurance, advisers have a vital role in helping consumers understand the importance of adequate insurance cover, Jim M...

In the sixth of a series on equity investing, Hugh Young explains why long-term competitive advantage is so important when looking for companies in which to invest....

Advisers can adapt a combination of retirement income strategies such as probability-based or safety first, depending on clients’ needs, Aaron Minney writes. ...

Is the Trade Union Royal Commission right in pointing to a money link between industry funds and trade unions?...

It may be the domain of tax specialists but advisers have a role in advising on fringe benefits tax, Bryan Ashenden writes....

Matthew Rowe writes that, broken down to its essence, the problems confronting the life/risk sector are about leadership, not professional advice....

Yvonne Chu looks at the two categories of ABPs, and what advisers will need to consider when dealing with them....

It is up to financial advisers to guide clients in setting retirement goals because many will not have the capacity to foresee their long-term needs or predict how long r...

A flood of liquidity from European central bank quantitative easing, a falling trade-weighted euro, and cheaper oil, should support the Eurozone economy and help boost as...

Col Fullagar explores a risk insurance advice court case to argue that financial advisers must “up the ante” in client services before judgements form precedent. ...

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