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Latest news:PJC lays Trio collapse blame on regulatorsReport calls for deeper investigationsA parliamentary committee has pointed fingers at ASIC and APRA over the lack of action taken in the lead-up to the collapse of Trio Capital.... read more » FATCA can still be repealed: US expert »Trio more troubling than Storm, Westpoint » UBS launches funds with MySuper in mind » Small companies need to step up to 'big four' » ASFA confirms PDS start date » All news (last 5 days) » Features:Aussie stocks punch above their weightIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria TaitWhile Australian shares have rebounded strongly since the Global Financial Crisis, investors have yet to re-enter the market enthusiastically, putting solid gains at risk. ... read more » Great ETFxpectationsIFA Cover StoryBy Krystine LumantaNot-so-secret benefactors have given the industry new fixed-income ETFs, which will help build the sector's assets to an even greater level and open up opportunities for education and model portfolios.... read more » Margin loans find their callingIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona Harris
The margin lending market has contracted further recently, amid continued investor negativity and volatile share markets. However, product manufacturers are moving to remedy the perceived issues with their products. Satisfaction guaranteedIFA Cover StoryBy Jessica GaddGuaranteed-income products such as annuities have long been out of favour with Australian investors, but as retirees grapple with the reality of the cost of their own longevity, secure income strategies are set to become the new flavour of the month.... read more » Tax planningIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisWith the end of the financial year looming, financial advisers should be thinking about their clients' tax strategies, especially as a number of tax breaks will cease on 1 July and significant changes are on the horizon.... read more » Sale of the centuryIFA Cover StoryBy Samantha Hodge
Now is the perfect time for Australian investors to invest in international equities to diversify their portfolios away from domestic stocks. TPD is on the mendIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria TaitTPD has been battered by trauma and income protection, but the traditional protection against life's worst tragedies still has a role to play. ... read more » War of Words: Best interest battles scalable adviceIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona Harris
Negotiating the opt-in mazeIFA Cover StoryBy Jessica GaddConfusion, costs, complaints - as far as the financial services industry is concerned, there isn't much good to say about the consequences of implementing FOFA's opt-in advice clause. But like it or not, experts say the odds are opt-in - unpopular as it is - is here to stay. ... read more » Game on for SMSFsIFA Cover StoryBy Samantha HodgeIn these volatile times, the rolling dice of uncertainty continues to keep self-managed super fund (SMSF) advisers on their toes. Changes are on the horizon and advisers are being warned that if they want to keep ahead of the game, they need to adapt their roles to remain competitive.... read more » Getting the sparkle back: How platforms plan to position themselves in 2012IFA Cover StoryBy Krystine Lumanta
Unclear regulations, continued market volatility and cost-conscious investors are making a historic impact on financial advisers, which will consequently pummel platform providers. Plating-up the asset cakeIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria Tait
In these gloomy times, there is no magic recipe for asset allocation. Any way you slice it, cash is what investors want, but diversification is what they need. 2012 Groundhog year ... again?IFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisThis year about 255,000 baby boomers will reach retirement age, but many will not have had compulsory super for the first 20 years of their life. Other challenges facing advisers this year will be client retention, bedding down reform in the shape of the Future of Financial Advice, lead generation and efficiency. ... read more » IFA Dealer Group Survey 2011, Top 100IFA Cover StoryBy Krystine Lumanta and Samantha HodgeDespite the seemingly endless storms raging over the financial advice sector in 2011 and battering a number of dealer groups, some firms have boosted their financial planner ranks in a tumultuous year. ... read more » AREITs on shaky groundIFA Cover StoryBy Samantha HodgeAustralian real estate investment trusts continue to struggle, but property trusts ae now trying to reinvent themselves to attract investors. Samantha Hodge reports.... read more » HYBRID HORRORSIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisTalked about as a win-win-win for investors, advisers and corporates alike, hybrid securities are not regarded as the sure thing they once were. Fiona Harris reports.... read more » The road less travelled Surviving the FOFA detourIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona Harris
IFA asked five leading practice management professionals to outline the most cost-effective ways for businesses to adopt the key changes under the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms. Specifically, the brief was how to maximise profits while meeting the new requirements. The 7 deadly (investing) sins worm in the appleIFA Cover StoryBy Jeffrey S Young
Great expectations on limited adviceIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisConsumers are being told that the expansion of scaled or limited advice as part of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms will address many of the concerns they have about the financial planning industry, FIONA HARRIS writes. ... read more » Direct operators launch platform market assaultIFA Cover StoryBy Vishal Teckchandani
The soaring popularity of cash has sparked a wave of product and functionality innovation among platform providers in Australia, with promises of more cutting-edge advancements to come. Stepping upIFA Cover StoryBy JESSICA GADD.Poised to become a principal or partner for the first time? Equip yourself for a successful handover with the following transitioning tools. Written by JESSICA GADD.... read more » Advice reloadedIFA Cover StoryBy FIONA HARRISThe advice industry is about to embark on two significant advertising campaigns, the likes of which the industry has never seen before. FIONA HARRIS speaks with various camps in the battle.... read more » Risk insurance Swings and roundaboutsIFA Cover StoryBy Kate KachorAustralia's risk insurance sector has experienced many highs and lows in the past 18 months, none more so than in August this year. However, as Kate Kachor discovers, the sector is keen to push past reform challenges.
Asian growth revving upIFA Cover StoryBy Vishal TeckchandaniAsia's economic growth is set to power ahead, despite recent financial market volatility. But even though the region shows signs of strength, there are as many risks as there are opportunities. Vishal Teckchandani reports.... read more » The risks and rewards OF BRICsIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisAmid a string of international debit concerns, many industry commentators believe investors are at risk of viewing emerging markets as a safer option than perhaps they are. Fiona Harris reports.... read more » Which way is up?IFA Cover StoryBy Victoria TaitLife after commissions has led some financial planners to seek alternative revenue streams. Victoria Tait reports. ... read more » The fortunes of platforms amid reformIFA Cover StoryBy Kate KachorAustralia's financial services industry has spent the past 12 months with government reform hanging over it. As the weeks count down until the spring sitting of Parliament and the long-awaited delivery of the FOFA draft legislation, participants in the platform space reflect on the prospect of opt-in and the banning of volume rebates becoming a reality. Kate Kachor reports.... read more » Hedge Funds: Nothing to forgiveIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisIn the post-global financial crisis (GFC) environment, hedge fund managers are keen to set the record straight. As Fiona Harris discovers, despite some high-profile falls from grace, all hedge fund managers have been tarnished with the same brush. ... read more » Contributions cap woes continue for SMSFsIFA Cover StoryBy Karin DerkleyIn an effort to address the problems individuals and SMSF trustees in particular are having adhering to the reduced contributions caps, the federal government has introduced two relief measures. But as Karin Derkley reports, the issue is far from over.... read more » Death of the independents: could reforms spell the end for the stand-alone dealer?IFA Cover StoryBy Kate KachorAustralia's privately-owned dealer group market is at risk of diminishing in light of government reforms and subsequent consolidation. Kate Kachor speaks with a number of industry participants on what reforms will mean for them and their multi-billion-dollar advice industry.... read more » Fee-for-service: Advice industry gets a wake- up callIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria TaitFinancial planners face a legislative ban on commissions in favour of fee-based revenue. With scant detail and a deadline around the corner, advisers must decide quickly whether to remain sales agents or become agents of change. Victoria Tait reports. ... read more » Don't miss the property boatIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisNow is the right time for investors to re-engage with the property industry. Fiona Harris spoke with a number of property experts about their views of the sector.... read more » Narrowing the HNW advice gapIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria TaitAustralia's long stretch of economic growth and stable employment, combined with recent market uncertainty, has led a growing number of high net worth investors to seek advice, but the pool of advisers qualified to guide them is too small. Victoria Tait reports. ... read more » Growing an advice house through scaleIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisScale has long been viewed as a remedy to planning businesses' aches and pains. Fiona Harris examines the state of play in industry growth. ... read more » PI dictating serviceIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisAmid government reforms, the restrictions of Australia's professional indemnity insurance are proving to have a larger impact on the shape of the country's financial advice than regulation, reports Fiona Harris.... read more » Skin in the GameIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria TaitBoutique fund managers leave the secure backing of big organisations to set up their own shop. From getting ratings to winning mandates, challenges abound, but they take on a different complexion when the hand that pays you is your own. Victoria Tait reports.... read more » Bonuses back on the tableIFA Cover StoryBy Kate KachorIn 2008, Australia's financial services sector was in a state of flux. The GFC had resulted in frozen salaries and the disappearance of bonuses, with those in gainful employment considered the lucky ones. Three years later, the fog has lifted and a renewed level of positivity has emerged, with bonuses back on the negotiation table and employers exploring new incentives to keep the top performers. Kate Kachor reports.... read more » Global large caps at a bargain priceIFA Cover StoryBy Vishal TeckchandaniShares of big multinational companies may be a good long-term bet for investors as these firms boost their presence in emerging markets and their dominance allows them to pass on costs to beat inflation. Vishal Teckchandani reports.... read more » HUNGER PAINS: appetite for margin lending returnsIFA Cover StoryBy Kate KachorSince the global financial crisis, Australia's margin lending sector has been operating in a new world. Kate Kachor speaks with a number of margin lenders about their views on regulatory change, market perception and investor appetite.... read more » Risk commission banIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria Tait and Vishal Teckchandani
The Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms could erase $1 billion in risk insurance commissions from Australia's advice industry. Industry participants say the proposed commission ban could pose a risk to business and jobs, but the cost of underinsurance is higher still. Victoria Tait reports. Getting FOFA-readyIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisWith just 15 months until the FOFA reforms emerge, planning businesses are beefing up their resources and staffers to get FOFA-ready. Fiona Harris speaks with industry participants about their own planning.... read more » Best practice evolution; advice in a changing worldIFA Cover StoryBy Kate KachorChange in investor attitudes has led Australia's financial planning industry to shift gear to a new level of advice service to not only cater to the needs of savvier clients but also to counter rivals. Kate Kachor speaks to a number of industry players about their views on how advice best practice has evolved.... read more » Opt-in: The Fear FactorIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria PapandreaThe federal government's opt-in advice proposal has met with fierce opposition from all corners of the financial services sector. Victoria Papandrea talks to financial planners to find out their utmost fears of an opt-in regime and how it will impact on their businesses.... read more » Hazards ahead: insurance road mapIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisA number of new challenges have emerged for the insurance industry, taking the sector in a new direction and providing a number of opportunities among the potential threats. Fiona Harris reports. ... read more » Tax tips from the expertsIFA Cover StoryByIFA asks tax experts Deloitte, HLB Mann Judd and the National Institute of Accountants to look at the best five tax strategies in the lead-up to end of the financial year for people's investment portfolios both inside and outside of superannuation. ... read more »The war for talent ignitesIFA Cover StoryBy Julie MayWith hiring activity increasing following the global financial crisis, but fewer new entrants joining the advice industry, Julie May discovers why more meticulous methods of recruitment are coming into play. ... read more » Intra-fund advice: a prickly matterIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria PapandreaThe federal government's proposed expansion of intra-fund advice is not proving popular with the advice industry, with the financial planning sector just coming to terms with the measure as it currently stands. Victoria Papandrea reports.... read more » Cooper vs SMSFs: the final scoreIFA Cover StoryBy Darin Tyson-ChanThe wait over the federal government's response to the Cooper review ended in December last year. Darin Tyson-Chan takes a look at some of the key points and finds out what impact they will have upon the operation of the sector.... read more » Sudden impactIFA Cover StoryBy Vishal TeckchandaniThe recent floods in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria and Cyclone Yasi in north Queensland will have an impact on a range of sectors and stocks, Vishal Teckchandani reports.... read more » Taxes and headachesIFA Cover StoryBy Vishal TeckchandaniThe coming year will provide the Australian equities market with a number of challenges. Vishal Teckchandani examines how these challenges will affect different sectors and what stocks fund managers expect to perform well. ... read more » Making the gradeIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria PapandreaThe financial planning industry is finally heading down the path towards increased professionalism. Victoria Papandrea finds out what the FPA's new qualifications mean for the various industry stakeholders.... read more » Adviser software: a new frontierIFA Cover StoryBy Julie MayAs the industry undergoes another raft of legislative changes, Julie May discovers why financial planning software is fast becoming one of the keys to transitioning, recruiting and retaining advisers and supporting them in the years ahead.... read more » Economists' 2011 outlookIFA Cover StoryByAMP's Shane Oliver, BT's Chris Caton, MLC's Brian Parker, Praemium's Don Stammer and HSBC's Paul Bloxham share their views on the year ahead for the Australian share market, domestic economy, interest rates, currency and global economies. ... read more »2010: the year in reviewIFA Cover StoryBy staffIFA looks back at the major issues and events of the past 12 months, including the government rules and reforms, corporate collapses and legal stoushes, the high-profile executive departures and appointments, and merger and acquisition activity.
... read more » The yo-yo effect: how industry chiefs saw 2010IFA Cover StoryBy Kate KachorThe industry has faced many challenges and changes in the past year. Kate Kachor spoke with a number of industry association chiefs about their views of the year gone by and what to expect in 2011.... read more » Investigating the gold bubbleIFA Cover StoryBy Vishal TeckchandaniQuestions are being asked about whether gold is too risky to invest in now or is the greater risk not having any exposure to the precious metal? Vishal Teckchandani reports.... read more » Risky businessIFA Cover StoryBy Jordan Hawke, Tim Browne and Colin Morgan
Asteron's Jordan Hawke, CommInsure's Tim Browne and Zurich Life Australia's Colin Morgan examine what the future holds for commissions in insurance. Taking a closer look at APLsIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria PapandreaLicensees are now more closely inspecting their approved product lists, with exotic and high-risk products and investment strategies in the spotlight. Victoria Papandrea reports. ... read more »Lead generation comes full circleIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisFollowing the GFC, lead generation has taken a huge step forward for some businesses and has become a more structured and formalised process than ever before. Fiona Harris reports. ... read more » Do global investments deserve more of the pie?IFA Cover StoryBy Vishal TeckchandaniThe continued strength of the Australian economy has stirred debate about whether local investors are better off putting most of their money into Australian equities. However, not everyone thinks a strong economy means bumper returns and global stocks still have much to offer. Vishal Teckchandani reports. ... read more » Slicing and dicing the ETF segmentIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria PapandreaThe ETF sector in Australia is set for strong growth, but the segment is likely to be sliced and diced as domestic and global fund managers jostle for a piece of the action. Victoria Papandrea reports.... read more » A collaborative effortIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona Harris
The DIY super sector has been beset by issues and problems, such as how to profitably and cost-efficiently service the segment and how to adequately educate investors. Even the term, DIY super, has come under fire. Fiona Harris discovers it is time to dispel the myths about the sector and face up to some truths. Capitalising on Asia's chargeIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria PapandreaAsian markets and economies are expected to continue their strong growth for some time to come, providing a number of compelling investment opportunities, particularly in China, India and Indonesia. Victoria Papandrea reports.... read more » Wrap and rollIFA Cover StoryBy Kate Kachor and Christine St AnneIn light of looming government reform, IFA brought together leading representatives of the platform and advice industry to discuss what impact change in regulation will have on the sector. Kate Kachor and Christine St Anne report.... read more » Keeping it in the familyIFA Cover StoryBy Julie MayWhile family offices are more widespread in Europe and the United States, they are gaining traction in Australia. Julie May examines why family offices have experienced rapid growth locally and what financial services companies are doing to support them.... read more » Out in the coldIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisMore planners are servicing clients whose portfolios have been hit by frozen funds, failed investments and corporate collapses than ever before, yet the issue of best practice is both unclear and informal, Fiona Harris reports.... read more » Adviser liabilityIFA Cover StoryBy Mark HalseyA number of significant issues have arisen in the past few years in terms of adviser liability. Halsey Legal Services' Mark Halsey examines five of those key issues.... read more » Are LICs worth the trouble?IFA Cover StoryBy Vishal TeckchandaniWith markets recovering, financial advisers are looking for better ways to invest clients' money, including the use of listed investment companies. Vishal Teckchandani reports.... read more » Spinning a new tune on adviceIFA Cover StoryBy Fiona HarrisFinancial planning practices are looking at new ways to market themselves following the dramatic changes wrought by the global financial crisis. Fiona Harris examines how planning businesses are approaching marketing in 2010 and beyond.... read more » Survival of the fittestIFA Cover StoryBy Julie MayWhile succession planning was shelved while businesses dealt with the impact of the global financial crisis, it is now back on the agenda. An effective succession plan can maximise the value of a business and at the same time ensure its survival. Julie May reports.... read more » Doubling upIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria PapandreaThe accounting profession is slightly puzzled by several of the measures outlined in the Cooper review, with some potential reform duplicating regimes already in place. Victoria Papandrea reports.... read more » Travelling through the hedge fund mazeIFA Cover StoryBy Wouter KlijnContrary to popular belief, hedge funds could help reduce the risk in investment portfolios, but advisers are still constrained by access to good research to make proper use of these funds, Wouter Klijn reports.... read more » The election and industry reformsIFA Cover StoryBy Kate KachorAs Australia awaits the call to the polling booths, concerns have been raised about what a change in government could mean for the country's financial services industry. Kate Kachor spoke with a number of the industry's leading participants to gauge their view on what an election could mean for proposed reforms.... read more » Back to basicsIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria PapandreaDespite lacklustre performance, as Victoria Papandrea discovers, convincing investors of the attractiveness of property is one of the main challenges fund managers face at present.... read more » Kick-off time for managed accountsIFA Cover StoryBy Vishal TeckchandaniManaged funds are set to boom in the next few years, according to industry experts. Vishal Teckchandani examines the reasons behind the shift towards this area of investment management.... read more » Attack and defendIFA Cover StoryBy Julie MayWealthy investors who survived the global financial crisis have emerged with renewed confidence, greater caution and higher expectations of the advice they receive. Julie May reports on high net worth investing in the current market environment.... read more » Surviving the scrutinyIFA Cover StoryBy Wouter KlijnThe global financial crisis placed boutique fund managers under increased scrutiny. Those who came through the turmoil intact have been able to attract healthy fund inflows. Wouter Klijn reports.... read more » Time to act: fee deadline loomsIFA Cover StoryBy Darin Tyson-ChanThe deadline for transitioning to a fee-for-service remuneration structure is 1 July 2012, meaning action is required now. Darin Tyson-Chan reports on what preparations are being made for the change and whether everything will be ready in time.... read more » PIGS in peril: will Europe derail the global recovery?IFA Cover StoryBy Vishal TeckchandaniThe PIGS (Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain) are in trouble and markets are worried that their governments are at the point of no return in terms of paying off their borrowings. Will the PIGS' debt woes be serious enough to dent the current economic rebound and cause another global recession? Vishal Teckchandani reports.... read more » Mind the advice gapIFA Cover StoryBy Kate KachorAs the prospect of a level playing field in terms of the provision of advice moves closer to becoming a reality, the retail financial planning and industry superannuation fund sectors are focusing on closing the advice gap. Kate Kachor reports.... read more » Living for today: the Gen Y mindsetIFA Cover StoryBy Julie MayFinancial advisers need to change their approach to generation Y if they are going to tap into the next generation of client. Julie May reports.... read more » Resisting the behemothsIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria PapandreaAs M&A activity continues to pick up, financial services aggregators and large institutional dealer groups are sizing up the market to take advantage of potential growth opportunities. Victoria Papandrea reports.... read more » ETFs roundtableIFA Cover StoryBy Darin Tyson-Chan and Vishal TeckchandaniThe exchange-traded fund market is booming as advisers look for new avenues to channel client funds into equities. Darin Tyson-Chan and Vishal Teckchandani report.... read more » Insurance face-offIFA Cover StoryBy Darin Tyson-Chan and Julie MayIFA gathered a number of industry professionals for a life insurance roundtable to discuss where the sector is at following the GFC and where it is heading. With legislative changes pending, simplicity for advisers and flexibility for consumers remain top priorities to ensure consumer interest in insurance is retained. Darin Tyson-Chan and Julie May report.... read more » International equities: what now after the lost decadeIFA Cover StoryBy Wouter Klijn
After a decade of less-than-sparkling international equities returns, fund managers say there are indications the next 10 years will IFA's most influential peopleIFA Cover StoryBy staffFor its 500th issue, IFA has profiled who it regards as the most influential people in the industry. Running out of timeIFA Cover StoryBy Kate KachorIt is nearly a year since the agribusiness sector was brought to its knees by the failure of Great Southern and Timbercorp. The mess created by the collapse of these two agribusiness giants is now being played out in the courts. Kate Kachor reports.... read more » Nailing down education standardsIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria PapandreaA lot of work is still needed to nail down education and professional standards for the financial advice sector, but industry bodies and licensees are striving hard to achieve this goal. Victoria Papandrea reports.... read more » Taxing timesIFA Cover StoryBy staffWith another financial year drawing to a close, IFA asked a number of experts in the industry to give us their preferred strategies to help achieve better tax management as well as their top five tax tips. ... read more »Advisory pool brimming with talentIFA Cover StoryBy Julie MayFinancial services companies are once again hiring and candidates are returning to the job market in droves following the global financial crisis. Julie May reports.... read more » The reign of the kingpinsIFA Cover StoryBy Kate Kachor and Vishal Teckchandani
Margin lending has taken a battering from the global financial crisis and the collapse of Storm Financial. Kate Kachor and Vishal Teckchandani take a look at how the main players are faring and what new lending regulations mean for the industry. Toeing the lineIFA Cover StoryBy Kate Kachor and Vishal Teckchandani
To what extent are financial planners to blame for investor losses as a result of recent corporate collapses and what are advisers' rights Facts and figures: SMSF myths debunkedIFA Cover StoryBy Wouter Klijn, Julie May and Darin Tyson-ChanThe SMSF sector has continued to perform strongly against its industry competitors and amid the turmoil from the global financial crisis. Now, a new statistical summary of the sector has provided a more in-depth picture of how the sector is travelling. Wouter Klijn, Julie May and Darin Tyson-Chan look at how the sector is doing and what's in store for 2010.... read more » Fund managers bullish on Aust sharesBy Vishal Teckchandani and Kate KachorAfter a phenomenal bounce back in Australian equities last year, investors are wondering what to expect from the market in 2010. IFA's Vishal Teckchandani and Kate Kachor spoke to a number of the industry's leading fund managers about their forecast for the year ahead.... read more » The PI squeezeIFA Cover StoryBy Victoria PapandreaThe hardened insurance market cycle has hit financial planners renewing their professional indemnity cover, but underwriters have also come under considerable pressure in recent years. Victoria Papandrea reports.... read more » Frugality vs FunctionalityIFA Cover StoryBy Wouter KlijnThe GFC put cost savings at the top of many financial planning practices' agendas, however, this failed to translate into the uptake of low-cost advice software. Even so, market dominators IRESS and Coin are facing competition from niche players and cannot afford to take their eye of the ball. Wouter Klijn reports.... read more » Dollars and sense: what price for peace of mind?IFA Cover StoryBy Kate KachorWhile confusion may reign for many regarding the right price for advice, work has begun to help Australia's advice sector start on a path to find answers, reports Kate Kachor.... read more » The year aheadIFA Cover StoryBy Darin Tyson-Chan and Julie MayNext year is tinged with some uncertainty about the level of recovery in the share market and the outcome of various parliamentary inquiries. Darin Tyson-Chan and Julie May take a look at what may be in store for 2010.... read more » 2009: the year in reviewIFA Cover StoryBy Kate Kachor and Wouter KlijnThe turmoil of the past year wreaked havoc on Australia's financial services sector, with the collapse of investment firms, parliamentary inquiries and a concerted push to abandon commission-based fees. Kate Kachor and Wouter Klijn examine the events of 2009 and their impact on the investment environment.... read more » Top ten issuesIFA Cover StoryBy StaffA decade on from its first issue, IFA marks the occasion by revisiting the top 10 issues, as nominated by the industry, impacting on the sector in that time. Three past editors of the magazine also look back on their time at the helm of the publication.
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