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Litigation risk to force advisers into multi-asset options: Russell

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2012
... the way they build their approved product lists," he said. "Many advisers have a small approved product lists because they feel that is the best way to stay on top of and understand each manager's risk profile. But that small basket is not suitable for ...

Light-years before Macquarie and YBR bother banks

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2012
... executive at equity specialists Lincoln Indicators, says it will take a lot of time and even more money before the big-four will feel their market share is threatened. "The deal certainly makes sense for Macquarie," he said. "It's got a wealth of deposit ...

Westpac calm in face of storm

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2012
... "We're able to make that decision because we've done the heavy lifting of our balance sheet and with the strategy we've got we feel very confident with that decision. We'd like to see it increase from that level." The commitment sends a clear message ...

Gen-Y teach old dogs new investment tricks: RaboDirect

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2012
... would mark as one for Gen Y to keep an eye on is their debt levels," said Renee Amor, RaboDirect. "This generation said they feel in control of their debt and are able to manage it, which is great news; however their debt levels are increasing. "Being ...

Uncertainty goes uncertainty comes

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 1 NOV 2012
"The uncertainty is the worst"... I saw this story on theage.com.au website that quoted a certain Jessica Levitt - a resident of one of the Sandy-affected cities in the States - conveying her feelings in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy - reportedly ...

Soft-skills critical to maximising adviser value-add

MARK STORY  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 OCT 2012
... while most clients do need help with their claims, by far the bigger issue is establishing how advisers want their clients to feel when they ring to advise about an event they've experienced that's perceived to be directly outside their control. Given ...

Online tool offers comparative performance data

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2012
... totally disillusioned with the current fees they pay to fund managers, financial planners and administration platforms. They feel the service they receive just doesn't correlate to the fees they pay". As a member of the SelfWealth community, investors ...

Searching for conviction: Premium China study tour

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 22 OCT 2012
... Management (PCFM) has just wrapped up a study tour of China, which saw more than 50 Australian financial advisers get a first-hand feel of two cities in a country that's never far from the headlines. While its economic strength is beyond question, it ...

QE results in currency wars

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2012
Investors should expect greater volatility in foreign exchange markets as the 'beggar thy neighbour' approach of quantitative easing across the developed world triggers economic, political and social consequences for developing economies, according ...

IMF - It Means Fun

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2012
Here you go again, u-huh, scaring us again, u-huh. Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it? Sure you can, it's all over the place - Chicken Little is going around crying "the sky is falling" (again). You can't miss it, not even if you close ...