Australia

Biggest bubble ever set for extreme hard landing - Edwards

IFAonline | 04 May 2012 | 13:43

Société Générale strategist Albert Edwards has warned investors who own Australian government debt they face the 'mother of all hard landings' if China's economy slows down as they expect.

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Getting clients switched on to energy efficiency

James Axtell, investment director in the Ingenious Clean Energy team, reveals how the environmentally-conscious investor can profit tax-efficiently.

Professional Adviser | 12 Apr 2012 | 08:00
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Tech: Why the Australian market is leading the way

Sesame Bankhall Group’s head of adviser technology, James Stevenson, explains how the experience of financial advisers in Australia is helping drive technology innovation in the UK.

Professional Adviser | 28 Mar 2012 | 14:30

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‘Australian RDR’ passed by parliament

A bill in Australia widely seen to mirror the UK’s Retail Distribution Review has been passed by its parliament – albeit in a watered down form.

IFAonline | 23 Mar 2012 | 13:30

Newton tips Australia for growth

Newton Investment Management's Jason Pidcock, is anticipating attractive investment opportunities in Australia, despite its reliance upon China for growth.

International Investment | 01 Mar 2012 | 08:20

Taxand expands down under

Crossborder tax advisers, Taxand, has announced it is setting up an alliance in Australia.

International Investment | 27 Feb 2012 | 08:05
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Ecofin expands to Australia

Specialist long-only equity thematic investment manager, Ecofin, is setting up in Australia.

International Investment | 08 Feb 2012 | 10:40

Expats not so happy in Australia and New Zealand

High cost of living in the Antipodes hits popularity as expat destination, according to a survey by TSB International.

International Investment | 23 Jan 2012 | 11:45
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Term assurance - In terminal decline?

Want an example of how not to do things? Owain Thomas finds the UK term assurance market’s approach is being avoided worldwide.

Cover | 20 Jan 2012 | 14:43
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Product design - Time for a change

How hard is it to design disability-based protection products in 2012, asks Andy Milburn.

Cover | 17 Jan 2012 | 12:21
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FEIFA to offer service aimed at Australian expats

In a joint initiative with Australian-based advisory firm Elston Partners, the Federation of European Independent Financial Advisers (FEIFA) is to offer financial advice services to Australian expats

International Investment | 17 Nov 2011 | 08:30
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Cann says ‘jury out’ on firms’ ability to survive post-RDR

Advisers' ability to reach out to consumers will determine their fate post RDR, according to Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) chief executive Nick Cann.

IFAonline | 09 Nov 2011 | 15:45
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Around the world: Australian family cover

Policies often cover the breadwinner, but should we be selling more protection to cover events affecting other family members? Greg Becker looks at the Australian answer

Cover | 07 Nov 2011 | 15:08

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