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Financial planning

Adapting – and surviving – in an everchanging world

Two events of the past month have the potential to turn the retail financial services market on its head. Tom Collins examines the possibilities opened up by the sale of ...

Financial planning

Hey buddy, have I got a deal for you…

People like Prudential Investment senior executive Lester Anderson are proof that the fine art of salesmanship is alive and kicking in the financial services industry. St...

Financial planning

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Should financial planners advise on direct shares?...

Financial planning

The rise and rise of the middle man in the US

The trend towards intermediary-based distribution in the US is gaining momentum, with more than three-quarters of new money invested over the past year in mutual funds co...

Financial planning

‘Sanity prevails’ with scrapping of LICD Bill

The unpopular Life Insurance Conduct and Disclosure (LICD) Bill has been scrapped by the Federal Government....

Financial planning

The drive to reduce fees in the investor Net wars

Direct distribution in shares and managed funds over the Internet is heating up with the entry of a new discount broking player and the aggressive marketing of a new mana...

Financial planning

Sadly, ‘soft’ skeletons are still rattling in the closet

This edition of Money Management is dominated by the evolving business of portfolio administration services. ...

Financial planning

Vanguard outsources to BT

Vanguard has become the fourth major fund manager to outsource its registry operations to BT Portfolio Services. ...

Financial planning

Point of view – Let’s be up-front about charging fees.

The whole fees versus commission debate is a non-issue. ...

Financial planning

RISK – No time to cruise in a very risky business

Is risk insurance becoming too risky for insurers?...