To be regarded as a serious profession, the industry must differentiate between properly qualified financial planners and those with lesser qualifications, writes Mike Ta...

Tim Sanderson takes a look at the Centrelink compensation rules for those unable to work due to injury....

Julie Steed explains why a small APRA fund can provide clients with control but without the administration responsibilities....

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...

David O'Connell explains the advantages of the new rules for superannuation borrowing....

Following the recent market rally, Dr Ron Bewley asks the question: is the Australian share market due for a correction?...

When it comes to investing in emerging markets, Eastern Europe is often overlooked. Marcus Svedberg outlines the opportunities available in this corner of the globe....