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The findings of the Ripoll Inquiry have been broadly welcomed by the financial planning industry, but as Mike Taylor reports, they will ultimately be diluted by the findi...

One consequence of the equity market downturn could be a return to a more active focus on economic fundamentals and their impact on financial markets, writes Stephen Halm...

As the fragile world economy begins to show signs of recovery, Ray Griffin explains how financial planners can reassure skittish investors....

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (the Ripoll Inquiry) has delivered precisely what could be expected from a parliamentary inquiry ...

Edwina Best and Amanda Rethus discuss the importance of researchers to the financial services industry and your business....

Small to medium businesses in the finance and insurance sector have experienced the strongest profitability over the last quarter, according to the Sensis Business Index....

A Binding Financial Agreement can help to avoid the adverse impact of property settlements on estate plans in instances where relationships break down, writes Nabil Wahha...

It is time for Industry Super Network's David Whiteley to put down the verbal cudgels and for his industry funds’ backers to cease their consequent expenditure of members...

Robert Keavney considers the active versus passive funds management debate and concludes that both sides’ arguments are too simplistic....

The reaction to my move from a generalist technical role to one specialising in risk advice and adviser business growth was seen by some colleagues and advisers as a move...

Tower Australia Limited's year-end results reveal a solid performance, but not enough to avoid a profit hit....

Dr Shane Oliver heralds a global recovery led by the emerging world, and explains what it means for investors....

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