In the final part of their series on the risks of margin lending, PAUL RESNIK and PETER WORCESTER conclude that planners need to stress test a client’s portfolio in order...
Statements of Advice should include a clear explanation of the leveraging impact of any gearing accompanying investments, according to a submission by AXA to the Parliame...
NAB Financial Planner Banking has produced research analysis that quantifies the rate at which gearing can leave an advice firm with unmanageable debt when the market det...
FIIG Securities has launched a financial planner services unit focused on providing access to fixed-income investments....
Many clients didn't even know they were Storm clients, according to FIA chief executive Spiro Paule....
With investors profiting from India's growth, the new political environment augurs well for the country's future prosperity, writes INDY SINGH....
As financial planners grapple with the aftermath of the global financial crisis, it appears skittish investors are looking to take a more hands-on role, writes JANINE MAC...
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank raises capital as it looks to growth opportunities in the wealth management arena....
The focus on fee levels in financial services and investment risks missing the structural flaws and distorting incentives that are also troubling these industries....
JONATHAN WU believes China’s economic flight has only just begun....
Cost is less important than the quality of underlying support when choosing a dealer group, according to a new analysis issued by the Commonwealth Bank....
Investors will be able to choose a gearing level that suits them and pay off their premiums up-front....
Former SAI property head Graham Brewer is part of the launch of new property manager Amici Funds Management....
Peter Worcester and Paul Resnik continue their examination of the risks involved in borrowing to invest....
Consistent with industry moves to phase out commission-based remuneration models for financial planners, a recent report shows advisers have increasingly opted for fee-fo...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...
This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....