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The taxation regime needs be more robust to catch breaches of the Superannuation Industry Supervision Act, according to the chief executive of Opez, Cindy McDonald....
Financial planning
Zenith has released its 2010 Alternative Sector review, revealing a strong post-GFC performance from alternative funds that were able to adapt to the new challenges prese...
Financial planning
A coalition of global investors is writing to 86 major companies urging them to honour the reporting requirements of the United Nations Global Compact, the world's bigges...
Editorial
Dr Charles Lieberman explains why President Obama’s pledge to iron out the flaws in the US financial system is somewhat short-sighted....
Funds management
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have increased in popularity over the past 12 months following a dramatic shift in the investment landscape, according to Australian Index In...
Financial planning
Does the drop in Australia’s unemployment rate translate into more opportunities in the financial services sector, and is the war for talent about to recommence from wher...
Financial planning
Elders Forestry maintains that its forestry projects are sound investments for SMSFs despite lingering fears caused by the collapse of Timbercorp and Great Southern....
Editorial
The group's latest financial results reveal the extent to which the company suffered during the financial crisis....
Funds management
ING Clarion is optimistic about the state of real estate investment trusts (REITs) in 2010, predicting solid growth and a total return from global REITs of between 5 per ...
Financial planning
Employment demand for financial planners is rising and so are salaries, but paraplanners are struggling to find roles, according to the latest recruitment data....
Financial planning
The Securitor Future Ready IV report into the financial planning industry has revealed strong client retention and profitability, with greater product offerings and low l...
Financial planning
Australians are more likely to turn to newspapers and online media than professional advisers and financial planners to help with financial decision making, according to ...
Financial planning
Standard & Poor’s has released the ratings of funds in its multi-sector review, including 77 capabilities from 15 different fund managers across the wholesale and retail ...
Financial planning
International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn has warned that countries risk a "double dip" recession should government stimulus measures be ...
Financial planning
US President Barack Obama preparing to introduce a fee to recover taxpayer funds granted to the country’s largest banks....
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So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...