Alternative Investments: Gold is one of the oldest asset investment classes and is quite unique in that it has both emotive and physical attributes.
09/06/2004
2008 National Conference on the Gold Coast is fast approaching and we can’t wait to welcome you there.
13/10/2008
Although alternative investments offer diversification and risk reduction to an investment portfolio, Australian investors have been reluctant to embrace this evolving asset class. But things are changing, says John Wilkinson.
01/08/2005
Centrelink Newstart Allowance is available to people who are looking for work or not working full time, subject to satisfying the eligibility criteria. Job seekers aged 50 or over who get Newstart Allowance will be seen by a Centrelink personal adviser.
22/03/2005
Demand for the increasingly scarce resources of fossil fuels, water and agriculture are driving government policies and the development of new technologies, but it all comes at a price. JOHN WILKINSON and LUCINDA BEAMAN examine three of the mega trends currently impacting our world and investment portfolios
16/07/2008
CEO Comments with JO-ANNE BLOCH
30/11/2008
The FPA’s Far North Coast Chapter has the opportunity to piggyback on a big national conference of self-funded retirees – and Chapter chair Paul Murphy is determined to make the most of it.
26/10/2005
‘Building, Delivering, Growing’ may have been the official conference theme at this year’s FPA National Conference, but ‘leadership’ was on the lips of the speakers. Jayson Forrest reports.
19/01/2006
Delegates at this year’s IFSA conference heard the call to maintain industry momentum in meeting the demands of evolving political and social environments. Jayson Forrest reports.
28/09/2004
Principals attending the recent National Principals’ Forum in Sydney received the latest update of programs and initiatives from the FPA. Jayson Forrest reports.
18/11/2004
Whether your preference is for face- to-face seminars, qualifications or online learning, the FPA is now offering CPD opportunities in a variety of formats that cover a range of specialist and generic knowledge areas.
02/08/2005
The gathering of FPA members at the National Conference will be a visual example of the diversity and ability of the membership, which is crucial in driving its work ahead, writes Kerrie Kelly.
23/11/2005
The Australian Government has announced new additional payments for eligible seniors, pensioners, those with a disability, veterans, carers and families.
09/12/2008
The Value of Advice campaign may only be two months old, but already consumers have reacted well to the initiative, with some very encouraging results emerging.
19/01/2006
One of the critical issues facing members of the FPA is finding and retaining qualified staff. Not only have the superannuation changes increased the demand for advice but so has the many baby boomers approaching retirement, a greater awareness of the value of advice, and continued complexity when it comes to personal financial management.
18/07/2007
Planner remuneration, Statements of Advice, and low-cost advice were some of the key topics tackled by Jo-Anne Bloch in her opening address to members at last year’s National Conference in Sydney. John Wilkinson reports.
13/05/2008
Part of a financial planner’s role is to devise financial planning strategies for clients. This can sometimes involve recommending replacing one product with another. There is still much confusion and discussion about ‘super switching
06/04/2009
Matthew Rowe has one thing on his mind these days – achieving higher professional standards for the FPA. John Wilkinson reports.
04/05/2007
For Bruce Reid, taking over the planning practice from his partner when he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease made the need for succession planning urgent and immediate. Sue Webster reports.
09/10/2006
In recent times there has been increasing coverage of alternative investments and their growing use by a broad range of investors, writes Robert Graham-Smith.
06/02/2008