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With the Federal Election campaign now approaching the halfway mark, Mike Taylor notes that there has been precious little discussion about financial services, the Future...

Gemma Dale outlines the implications recent legislation could have for SMSF trustees who want to use limited recourse borrowing arrangements to acquire allowable assets....

The industry super funds are the big winners from the inevitable ban on financial advice commissions, but now it's time for the industry to move on, writes Mike Taylor....

The financial planning industry should be paying more attention to female advisers - as well as female clients....

Hybrid premiums are an alternative solution to keeping insurance affordable when your clients need cover the most, writes Stephen Rosengren....

Robert Keavney discusses platform commissions, proposals to merge the Financial Planning Association and the Association of Financial Advisers, intra fund advice, and pro...

Gold has been in a bull market for the best part of a decade but, as Dominic McCormick writes, it still provides an excellent base for those looking for a solid investmen...

The insurance industry needs to adapt to the changing expectations of consumers, writes Jim Minto....

The Cooper Review doesn't say anything about superannuation that financial planners didn't know already, writes Mike Taylor....

As competition in ETFs increases, it is important for financial advisers and investors to know exactly what they are buying and from whom, according to Tom Keenan. ...

Deborah Wixted discusses the options for terminally ill clients who want to withdraw their superannuation before preservation age....

Plan B has confirmed its profit position and moved to fully acquire Strategic Financial Management....

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