ASFA believes the changes will benefit members and return the focus to the long-term nature of superannuation, but the Federal Opposition says the contradiction between A...

The fees paid for tax returns prepared by an accountant are tax deductible. Should the same apply to a visit to your financial adviser?...

Justin McCarthy outlines how you can make the most of the government deposit guarantee....

The Federal Government has announced new superannuation regulations that will require funds to provide more detailed information on five and 10-year performance to member...

Over half of investors say they are unlikely to increase investments in existing products over the next quarter, while around a third are likely to invest more....

In light of Storm Financial and the general market downturn, the industry faces key issues in relation to gearing, writes Dominic McCormick....

Carry back issue needs to be at forefront during economic climate....

Young advisers need to develop communication skills to talk about insurance with their clients....

New data released by the Australian Taxation Office has revealed the degree to which superannuation contributed to revenue in the boom times and the degree to which marke...

Financial planners are shying way from investing in the broader alternatives sector in the wake of a redemption freeze over liquidity issues....

The public sector's financial position will be under acute stress globally by 2010, demanding a draconian tightening of fiscal regimes around the world by the second deca...

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) says use of the term 'adviser' should be restricted and more closely regulated, differentiating between financial advisers and...

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, Tim Sanderson discusses some of the strategies available to clients in the lead up to June 30....

Dimitri Diamantes gives some examples of how to maximise tax and superannuation at the end of the financial year....