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Funds management

Morningstar’s review of the Asian equities and emerging markets funds space in 2012 has seen one downgrade and two upgrades, with Colonial First State achieving the highe...

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Funds management

The retail funds management sector grew by 14.7 per cent to $471.7 billion in 2012, according to Plan for Life....

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Financial planning

In this market, it’s wise to explore investment solutions that both deliver yield and reduce exposure to risk. Gain access to innovative approaches in identifying opportu...

Editorial

Although the use of derivatives provides extra income, it comes at a price. Tom Whitelaw provides an overview of derivative equity income funds....

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Financial planning

Lingering legislative uncertainty around FOFA has led investment platforms to reduce spending by $30 million in 2012, according to a new report by Investment Trends....

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Financial planning

Investor sentiment continues to play a large role in the performance of the Australian equity market. Colonial First State and the University of Western Australia Busines...

Financial planning

Traditional planning processes often fail to take into account the psychology and specific needs of women, according to CBA executive general manager of advice, Marianne ...

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Editorial

Several years ago, Andrew Jones from Eureka Financial Group moved some clients off-platform. He now shares his experience and the reasons why his practice decided to retu...

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Financial planning

With next week’s FOFA event having sold out, Money Management is now offering a webstream....

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Superannuation

With constant regulatory change impacting on the superannuation sector, financial planners are finding it difficult to focus on clients’ retirement needs, writes Bela Moo...

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Financial planning

Since its launch in 2009, FirstWrap has grown to more than $4 billion in funds under administration....

Financial planning

In what promises to be one of the most comprehensive debates around the shape of the financial planning industry in a Federal election year, Money Management has joined w...

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Superannuation

Both industry and retail superannuation funds are trying to emulate SMSFs by providing more choice and flexibility for their members. But as Damon Taylor writes, many cla...

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Editorial

With government balance sheets around the world in disarray and pressure to continue to build and upgrade infrastructure, the growth outlook for the sector is looking goo...

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Financial planning

FirstChoice is well-known for the value for money it offers you and your clients....

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