SPECIAL REPORT: Big-picture investing
- published on 21/02/2012
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Global thematic investing is an approach to investing that regards “the market” as being a single system or entity, and adopts a “big ... [more]
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ETFs demand a different set of planner skills
- published on 21/02/2012
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Analysing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) requires different skills from analysing traditional managed funds, and using ETFs in client portfolios places a greater responsibility on ... [more]
Will PIIGS in space come down to Earth?
- published on 21/02/2012
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Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain (the so-called PIIGS) are all suffering from financial Euro-fatigue It’s understandable why investors and voters are fed ... [more]
FoFA delays possible says Shorten
- published on 21/02/2012
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The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, has given the clearest indication yet that the government will delay the implementation of ... [more]
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ASIC’s ad intent clear but FoFA will be real test
- published on 16/02/2012
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While ASIC guidance on Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms is yet to be shaped by Parliament, the watchdog’s handling of how financial ... [more]
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‘World leaders in financial-advice red tape’: Cormann
- published on 16/02/2012
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The absence of a comprehensive regulatory impact statement remains a stumbling block for the government’s Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) legislation, according to ... [more]
SPECIAL REPORT: Insurance
- published on 16/02/2012
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Anyone who has had to insure their car recently will have noticed how much competition there is between underwriters for new business It’s ... [more]
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What makes clients tick?
- published on 02/02/2012
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Developing effective relationships with clients relies on knowing what really motivates them when it comes to their financial wellbeing On February 24, Professional ... [more]
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New year, new look for Professional Planner
- published on 20/01/2012
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Four-and-a-half years after the launch of Professional Planner magazine and it is time for a new look, fresh feel and a reaffirmation of exactly ... [more]