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Financial planning

While direct property has fared better than listed property trusts in recent times, they are not necessarily a safe haven, writes Damon Taylor. ...

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Financial planning

The diversified fixed interest sector was this year characterised by an historically wide divergence in returns across its universe, which in turn drove the investment st...

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Financial planning

A new survey has painted a grim picture of the Australian economy in which low interest rates have not succeeded in reducing mortgage stress or consumer negativity....

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Financial planning

Margin lending can reap rewards for investors when times are good, but can prove disastrous in bear markets. LUCINDA BEAMAN finds out what makes up a successful margin le...

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Financial planning

Despite the scepticism, gold has a role to play in investment portfolios, writes DOMINIC McCORMICK...

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Financial planning

The government subsidies being given to first home owners, at a time when interest rates are low and unemployment is on the rise, could be adding to an already heavy debt...

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Financial planning

Australians who watch for the best interest rates save 2.2 per cent more than savers who leave their money in an account with one of the four big banks....

Financial planning

As the end of the financial year approaches, JOHN PERRI offers a round-up of tax tips....

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Funds management

A recent study shows females are focused and forward-looking on financial strategies, writes KRISTY SHEPPARD....

Financial planning

ROBERT GENSLER considers the changing global equity environment and lessons learned for 2009....

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Financial planning

Figure jumps from less than $2 billion at June 30, 2008, prior to the financial crisis worsening....

Financial planning

A global survey conducted by Aviva has revealed a disturbing propensity by Australians to take on debt, particularly in a low interest rate environment....

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Financial planning

Skilled fund managers can provide more protection in down markets....

Financial planning

New Rabobank research reveals that the global economic crisis is undermining rural confidence despite favourable seasonal conditions and lower input costs. ...

Financial planning

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....

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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...

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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...

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Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....

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Insignia Financial has confirmed it is considering a preliminary non-binding proposal received from a US private equity giant to acquire the firm. ...

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Six of the seven listed financial advice licensees have reported positive share price growth in 2024, with AMP and Insignia successfully reversing earlier losses. ...

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Specialist wealth platform provider Mason Stevens has become the latest target of an acquisition as it enters a binding agreement with a leading Sydney-based private equi...

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