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07 November 2011 • By Columnist • 1 min read

The 7 deadly (investing) sins worm in the apple

In a world exclusive, JEFFREY S YOUNG*, Steve Jobs' first biographer, writes with unique insight about how investors should be viewing Apple stock and...

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Voluntary insurance must be more accessible

Accessible voluntary insurance using modern technology can help address the underinsurance problem, Towers Watson senior consultant Phil Patterson say...

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Insurance consideration requirements could be ineffective

Requiring SMSF trustees to consider TPD insurance for members will not necessarily lead to higher levels of insurance, Institute of Chartered Account...

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Private equity fees under pressure

Uncertain markets have led to fee pressure and quicker redemptions for private equity funds. Australian private equity firms are dropping fees and ...

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Demand for bank planners still high

Major banks are the most active financial planning recruiters. The race among Australia's big banks for financial planners is intensifying, keeping...

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Opportunities in US apartment market

The US apartment market offers good investment opportunities, Equiti Capital executive director Linden Toll says. The United States housing market ...

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Death and taxes: the nuances of life insurance

Tax consequences are not limited to the ability to claim a tax deduction for premiums paid, but can be quite significant for the beneficiary of any pa...

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Venturing beyond Australia

Australia needs to catch up with global venture capital policies and structures, Eagle Corporate Advisers' Brett Eagle says. Venturing beyond Austr...

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Scaled advice: an antidote for disengaged members

Financial advice is a highly-effective engagement tool and for 80 per cent of super members it can be delivered through general, limited and scalable...

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The country and western aspect

A life insurance policy held in superannuation is legally not life insurance at all, Freehills partner Michael Vrisakis says. An analogy can be dr...

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