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Superannuation

A desire for greater control over their investments is the main reason cited for establishing a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), although there is still a demand ...

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Financial planning

Another share market analyst has predicted a slower share market in 2010....

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Financial planning

AIST calls for subsidisation of pre-retirement financial advice and tax deductibility for other advice....

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Financial planning

With the industry coming to the end of a particularly challenging period, financial planners have good reason to be optimistic, writes Jo-Anne Bloch....

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Financial planning

A year of extremes has forced the industry to step up and meet the demands of clients, writes Brian Bissaker....

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Financial planning

In the wake of a challenging year, a number of major hurdles lie ahead for financial planners, writes Richard Klipin....

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Financial planning

Having proven itself resilient, it is time for the Australian funds management industry to take its skills and experience to the world, writes John Brogden....

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Financial planning

The challenges of 2009 have demonstrated the underlying strength of the super industry, writes Pauline Vamos....

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Editorial

While much remains unresolved about future government policy and the ultimate shape of financial planning regulation, a good deal is already obvious. Change is inevitable...

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Policy & Regulation

Draft legislation on the tax treatment of managed investment trusts disposals will ensure Australia's tax regime remains competitive in attracting foreign funds, accordin...

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Financial planning

The FPA remains Australia’s dominant industry body for financial planners, but in the contest for members it is the AFA that has experienced the greatest migration of mem...

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Financial planning

Zurich Australia has called on the Government to show restraint in its drive for regulatory reform of the financial services industry....

Financial planning

The Industry Super Network claims the Government should end commissions before looking to increase the superannuation guarantee....

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Editorial

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (the Ripoll Inquiry) has delivered precisely what could be expected from a parliamentary inquiry ...

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Editorial

The findings of the Ripoll Inquiry have been broadly welcomed by the financial planning industry, but as Mike Taylor reports, they will ultimately be diluted by the findi...

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