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ASIC arguably chose a poor strategy when it sought to reassure consumers about its inaction on matters relating to the Reserve Bank of Australia-related companies, Secure...

Editorial

The new economy: flexibility is key

With both bonds and equities looking set to struggle if inflation rises, it will be important to limit exposure to them via diversification and dynamic asset allocation, ...

Editorial

Getting started in commercial property

Investors are increasingly convinced of the real estate story, attracted by a healthy income return and long-term capital growth without the volatility of the share marke...

Editorial

Singing from the same hymn sheet

Financial advisers should beware dealer groups that promise them the world during the courtship phase but fail to deliver once the marriage contract is signed, writes Ann...

Editorial

Philanthropy and financial planning – a gift that keeps on giving

Although many people’s approach philanthropy is to leave a bequest in their will to a favourite charity, Tabitha Lovett argues that giving while living is a much more rew...

Editorial

When old scars still pain

The Financial Services Council caused something of a stir in the financial services industry when, at its annual conference in Brisbane, it announced a policy discussion ...

Editorial

US quantitative easing throws Asian equities into a tailspin

The Asian equities market is vulnerable to US quantitative easing in the short term, but the market itself is very diverse and the longer-term outlook stronger. ...

Editorial

Asian equities - eyes on the tigers

As the boom in the Australian economy recedes, investors from this country are beginning to look at rising Asian equities as a strategy to boost returns – but a sense of ...

Editorial

Emerging markets – is it time for a new approach?

Nick Armet argues that after a dream run followed by some recent hesitation, it’s time to get active in emerging markets again – but in a whole new way. ...

Editorial

How big should ‘son of Wallis’ grow?

The Federal Treasurer, Joe Hockey, has signalled a “son of Wallis” review of the Australian financial system and, as Mike Taylor writes, the industry is already starting ...

Editorial

ETFs: a client solution and business asset

BlackRock Australia’s Jonathan Howie explains why ETFs can work in the best interests of clients and financial advisers. ...

Editorial

Financial services recruitment - if not now, when?

After a substantial part of the year when employers and employees seem to have been marking time in terms of job recruitment, things may be about to change, write Andrew ...