There are significant rewards and opportunities for Australian financial planners who are prepared to transfer their skills overseas....
David Benney looks at the advantages and disadvantages of direct shares versus managed funds....
MLC's Jon de Fries explains why income protection insurance can be just as important for higher income earners and discusses some policy ownership issues....
Investment Trends names Navigator leading platform in a year marked by intense investment in specific improvements....
Government legislation dealing with the tax arrangements for managed investments trusts is necessary to ensure the managed funds sector is run efficiently and responsibly...
ING urges extension of CGT rollover relief to help get rid of legacy life issues....
The proposed changes to gearing rules in superannuation will open a "can of worms" for investors who use unlisted or DIY gearing in their super funds, said Alpha Structur...
ASFA has supported amendment proposals made by the Government around borrowing in super arrangements....
Government tax and consumer protection proposals made in recent days appear to have put the spotlight on common industry practices around borrowing in super....
Praemium's V-Wrap platform has become the first portfolio administration platform to be accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the com...
The National Institute of Accountants (NIA) has called on the Government to ease requirements on self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and phase out the contributions tax in i...
Stuart Fechner explains why separately managed accounts offer an alternative way to manage Australian share investments....
John Ciacciarelli explains key person insurance and the capital gains tax issues it raises....
AIST warns against the 'dumbing down' of existing balanced super funds and a potential worsening of the underinsurance problem; ASFA calls for legislative support to impr...
SARINA RUFFO considers the impact of bankruptcy on your assets, including superannuation and insurance proceeds....
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....
It’s astonishing to see the FAAA now pushing for more advisers by courting "career changers" and international recruits,...
increased professionalism within the industry - shouldn't that say, FAR register almost halving in the last 24 months he...