Multi-managers forecast 2010Fri, 05 Feb 2010 The institutions that collectively control more than $40 billion of Australian investment dollars are viewing 2010 as a year to tread carefully
China - year of the bubble?Fri, 05 Mar 2010 It's the year of the tiger, but also one in which observers are looking closely at China's economy for signs of a bubble.
Shareholder Scrooges named and shamedFri, 26 Mar 2010 Morningstar names the companies that pay dividends slowly, pocketing the interest and short-changing shareholders.
Hedge funds: in from the cold?Mon, 08 Feb 2010 is there a role for hedge funds in a diversified portfolio?
Investing after this downturnThu, 01 Jul 2010 Morningstar’s head of equities strategy Ross Bird tells what investors can expect following this correction.
Finance body urges new PM, miner talksThu, 01 Jul 2010 Newly revamped financial services body focuses on tax reform, Brogden says.
Government changes transform fund managersThu, 03 Jun 2010 Fund managers are in for some big changes as advisers overhaul their businesses
Caps off for low super balances: BrogdenThu, 18 Mar 2010 John Brogden explains why IFSA thinks changes to the super concessional caps are unfair to some workers.
Bowen's full FSC presentationThu, 19 Aug 2010 Exclusive full session video from Chris Bowen's talk at the Financial Services Council annual conference
Hockey's full FSC presentationThu, 19 Aug 2010 Exclusive full session video from Joe Hockey's talk at the Financial Services Council annual conference
Beware capital gains tax on SMSF rolloversThu, 27 May 2010 Certain activities in running a self managed super fund can trigger capital gains tax liabilities.
Contravention report has a major impact for SMSFsTue, 11 May 2010 SPAA chair Sharyn Long talks about the auditor contravention report and how SMSF trustees can best deal with them.
The tasks ahead - what’s on ASFA’s hit list?Tue, 11 May 2010 What's on the to-do list for the superannuation industry and its representative organisation? We asked ASFA's Pauline Vamos.
Intech heads into retirementTue, 11 May 2010 Intech rebrands as Ibbotson Associates and plans expansion into the post-retirement market.
Fear and volatility in the marketTue, 11 May 2010 Pengana's John McGuinness talks about the impact of recent market jitters.
A super profit tax for banks?Tue, 25 May 2010 Could the controversial super profits tax for miners also apply to the banking sector?
Putting that extra into superWed, 07 Jul 2010 Andrew Proebstl, chief executive of legalsuper tells us how the fund encouraged record voluntary contributions from members
Catastrophe bonds warm upWed, 09 Jun 2010 Catastrophe bonds are coming under the radar of institutional investors
Ban commissions or else, says BowenWed, 11 Aug 2010 Stark differences in election policies for financial services
No choice for insurance - TowerWed, 12 May 2010 Tower's Jim Minto explains why the insurer opposes further consolidation, especially if it reduces the choice of insurance products on a platform.
Caps off for low super balances, says BrogdenWed, 12 May 2010 John Brogden explains why IFSA thinks changes to the super concessional caps are unfair for some workers
Funds for a market correctionMon, 07 Jun 2010 What does a market correction mean for investors with managed funds and what types are favourable?
Why fixed interest remains a vital part of your portfolioMon, 07 Jun 2010 They may not be as exciting as some, but fixed interest investments play an important role.
Where has the HNW gone?Mon, 07 Jun 2010 Investor sentiment has taken a dip, so what are investors intending for the rest of 2010?
The tasks ahead - what's on ASFA's hit listMon, 07 Jun 2010 What's on the to-do list for the superannuation industry and its representative organisation? We asked ASFA's Pauline Vamos
Make the nest egg last the distanceMon, 07 Jun 2010 Retirees face the risk of running out of money. We asked Macquarie Funds Group's head of longevity risk solutions Andrew Robertson how this can be avoided
Do SMSFs seek advice?Mon, 07 Jun 2010 SMSF members like control but do they eschew advice?
Cooper, super and SMSFsMon, 07 Jun 2010 Understanding the Cooper review’s proposed changes to our super and SMSFs.
Beware capital gains tax on SMSF rolloversMon, 07 Jun 2010 Certain activities in running a self managed super fund can trigger capital gains tax liabilities.
Insurance gets built-in for longer livingMon, 07 Jun 2010 Lifetime income guarantee funds make sure your money won’t run out.
Hefty tax for exceeding capsMon, 07 Jun 2010 What to do if you exceed the superannuation contribution caps.
New innovations to address longevity riskMon, 07 Jun 2010 Andrew Barnett discusses longevity risk and some new solutions to the problem.
Penalties for your SMSF's poor reportMon, 07 Jun 2010 SPAA chair Sharyn Long talks about the auditor contravention report and how SMSF trustees can best deal with them.
Ensuring your auditor is qualifiedMon, 07 Jun 2010 SPAA accredited auditors have now become approved auditors under the SIS Act.
Keep your super in the familyMon, 07 Jun 2010 Is your SMSF for the whole family? Grant Abbott discusses if you should have insurance or other products included.
Make the nest egg last the distanceMon, 07 Jun 2010 Retirees face the risk of running out of money. We asked Macquarie Funds Group's head of longevity risk solutions Andrew Robertson how this can be avoided
Penalties for your SMSF’s poor reportMon, 07 Jun 2010 SPAA chair Sharyn Long talks about the auditor contravention report and how SMSF trustees can best deal with them.
New TPD insurance regulationsMon, 07 Jun 2010
SMSF ReservesMon, 07 Jun 2010
Will your SMSF pass these tests?Mon, 07 Jun 2010 How Australian is your SMSF? Dire consequences await those funds that fail to meet requirements.
The SMSF in-house asset ruleMon, 07 Jun 2010 Darin Tyson-Chan speaks to SMSF Strategies principal Grant Abbott about the amended in-house assets rule for SMSFs
Trustee responsibility (pt 1) Mon, 07 Jun 2010 Trustees often trip over the law with SMSFs, lawyer Peter Townsend warns in the first of this two-part interview.
Trustee responsibility (pt 2) Mon, 07 Jun 2010 The second part of this SMSF discussion provides tips for trustees
Maximum earnings and super contributionsMon, 07 Jun 2010 Salary sacrificing? Understanding the 10 per cent maximum earnings rule is a must.
SMSFs and gearingMon, 07 Jun 2010 Administrative considerations with Andrew Biviano and Darin Tyson-Chan
Trustee EducationMon, 07 Jun 2010 Liz Westover gives her recommended changes to superannuation trustee skill and knowledge.
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