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Pre-occupation with quantitative analysis in the financial markets has not necessarily served us well, says Mark Arnold. He explains how and why modern portfolio theory h...

The Government's Future of Financial Advice proposals may serve to alter the legislative environment but, as Mike Taylor writes, new research suggests much more is requir...

The life insurance market represented a driver for growth in the financial services industry last year and, according to Tower's Jim Minto, there is little likelihood the...

Mark Hoven outlines the key points of difference in the various approaches to fund ratings and examines the need for improved adviser knowledge of these methodologies....

Troy Smith explains the options available to SMSF trustees when calculating the amount of tax-free income during the pension phase....

Stephen Hart takes a look at the term deposit market and asks: what's next for the sector?...

Col Fullagar takes a look at Day One Accident cover within income protection policies and considers its pros and cons....

Shane Oliver outlines the key points likely to impact investor sentiment during the next 12 months....

The role of licensee payments from platform providers has become a bone of contention in the financial advice industry, writes Marianne Perkovic....

Ray Griffin looks at the recent changes made by the Financial Planning Association and considers the impact they will have on the financial planning community in Australi...

Stephen Miller outlines some key issues to consider before recommending clients make in specie superannuation contributions....

Dominic McCormick looks at investment portfolios for retirees and considers the best ways to minimise stress....

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