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Editorial

Central banks have enjoyed an extended period of almost unquestioned power, perhaps because there is no reasonable alternative, Dominic McCormick writes....

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Superannuation

Australia’s superannuation sector is expected to experience significant growth in the 2014/15 financial year, with revenue set to reach $14 billion....

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Editorial

A Chinese credit bubble could have a damaging domino effect on the Australian economy if not managed properly, Craig Swanger writes....

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Financial planning

Falling interest rates has taken the sheen off term deposits, losing 36,000 customers over the last 12 months, in contrast to the SMSF sector....

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Financial planning

BNY Mellon IM joins with Standish Mellon AM to launch locally-registered Global Fixed Income Fund. ...

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Editorial

While fixed income can still offer compelling value for advisers and investors, there are a few road traps to be mindful of, Ross Kent writes....

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Financial planning

An ageing population has meant retirees and pre-retirees now make up 66 per cent of financial planning clients and 82 per cent of planner funds under advice...

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Financial planning

Banks are being warned against high risk lending by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), as house prices continue to grow in many markets across the cou...

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Financial planning

AMP offers cost reductions to customers using its North platform....

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Funds management

Growth in the number of loans for residential investment properties is outstripping lending for owner-occupier homes, a survey reveals....

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Editorial

Direct property still seems a hot item for investors, with the housing market on fire over the December quarter. While figures have dropped slightly over the March quarte...

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Superannuation

ATO appears to be targeting inappropriate loans to SMSFs after focusing on those with uncommercial loan terms....

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Editorial

Short-term stimulus policies, like low interest rates and excessive liquidity injections, can have severe, long-term consequences for the global economy, as Stanley Yeo e...

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Editorial

Looking across the investment landscape for clear winners and losers is not a simple task, with more grey than black and white coming into view. While performances are be...

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Superannuation

SMSF trustees wanting capital growth and low volatility should look no further than cash flow strategies, writes Damien McIntyre....

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