Retirement can lead to a feeling of abandonment

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It is increasingly recognised that the need for financial advice grows rather than declines in retirement. Yet many baby boomers will find that their financial adviser will also retire at around

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Focus on investor compensation overlooks protection

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Events such as the recent Trio compensation debate and last week’s release of ASIC research findings on the effects on investors of lack of compensation suggest that prevention and protection

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SMSF may be unhealthy if over-exposed

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Reports about severe problems caused to some self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) members by the lack of government compensation for SMSFs that invested in Trio funds such as the Astarra Strategic

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EQT appoints new head of wealth management business

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Continuing the strategy of strengthening and reorganising operations, Mr Robin Burns, managing director of Equity Trustees Limited (EQT), has announced the appointment of Mr Philip Galagher as head of its

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Responsible Entity licensing needs review – not just financial requirements

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While the release of a consultation paper on financial requirements for Responsible Entities by ASIC yesterday (September 30) is a positive step, more needs to be looked at to protect

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