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Despite concerns of a "mining bust", HSBC chief economist in Australia and New Zealand Paul Bloxham insists that "this time is different"....
Superannuation
Stronger share markets are driving superannuation returns back to pre-GFC levels, with retail master trusts leading the way....
Life/Risk
Insurance brokers have told Money Management Vero Insurance representatives have alerted them to a price hike of up to 50 per cent to Vero's professional indemnity insura...
Funds management
Investor demand for alternative investment is growing, but fund of hedge fund managers continue to face liquidity restraints from dealer groups....
Superannuation
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has welcomed new legislation which it said would ultimately protect member balances during super fund mergers....
Funds management
Although investors may be unfamiliar with managed futures, a lack of directional bias can offer protection on the downside, says Aspect Capital chief executive Anthony To...
The Industry Super Network claims high frequency trading is benefiting a small subset of investors at the expense of super funds....
Financial planning
Financial services jobs in Brisbane, particularly in the banking sector, have taken a tumble following a slowdown in the mining sector, according to eFinancialCareers....
Funds management
Over the five years to 31 March 2012, direct property funds had lower-volatility total returns and produced higher cumulative returns than listed property....
Editorial
Financial planners are required to be members of an approved external disputes resolution service but they may not always know whether they are getting value for money....
Policy & Regulation
Most financial planning principals have felt the need to reduce costs within their businesses, according to a survey conducted by Money Management....
Financial planning
ASIC promises more reviews of managed funds risk practices, citing concerns about over-use of external risk consultants....
Editorial
Catherine Yeung weighs up the evidence as to whether China is headed for an economic hard landing....
Superannuation
In a move the two firms say will help them gain further traction in the SMSF sector, Paritech has signed an agreement with the Melbourne-based PhoenixAI to merge their ma...
Superannuation
Low levels of gearing and solid organic growth have seen a number of companies flourish in recent months, according to Hyperion Asset Management....
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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....
It’s astonishing to see the FAAA now pushing for more advisers by courting "career changers" and international recruits,...