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Australian investors are expecting the good times to continue for the foreseeable future with expectations the next quarter will be a positive one for both domestic and international shares.

The findings stem from the opinions of some 998 investors involved in the latest CoreData Quarterly Investor Index Report, …

One of the characteristics of the financial planning industry in the United Kingdom is its variability.

The interesting thing about these businesses is not their variability in size, or client type or even the way they market their services – it’s the variability of the systems planners use …

Australian mortgage brokers are generally satisfied with their existing mortgage group and working conditions, with only a relatively small number considering joining another network.

A new brandmanagement national study of mortgage brokers reveals only 4.2 per cent of brokers are actively seeking new employment.

43 per cent indicated …

Competing as a financial services company in China, like many other industries, presents both significant risks and opportunities.

Opportunities include the fact a small – but significant in absolute terms – proportion of the population has and continues to amass wealth.

Meanwhile risks include the significant consumer and …

Consumers are being courted with yet another inducement to take on debt in the home loan war – as if the uncertain prospect of further rate rises later this year and an unnerving property market weren’t enough.

Virgin Money has recently undertaken an aggressive marketing blitz designed to …

Fear of ATM fraud in Singapore has led some banks to accessorize their cash dispensing machines to reassure customers and prevent crime syndicates from attaching illegal hardware to outlets.

Banks in Singapore have achieved this without having to spend millions of dollars on state of the art crime …

Financial Planning Shadow Shopping

A study of financial planner ability to service and engage with real buyers of investment, superannuation and insurance advice.

Greener Pastures

A study of the drivers and barriers for advisers establishing their own AFSL.

Financial Planner Affection

A study of consumer sentiment towards financial advisers and financial planning groups.

Women In Super

A study of the female mindset when it comes to superannuation.

Australian Cash Report Q2 2011

A detailed analysis of the Australian retail deposit industry conducted quarterly. Q2 2011 focused on 'At-call account selection drivers'.

Australian Mortgage Report Q2 2011

A detailed analysis of the Australian mortgage industry conducted quarterly. Q2 2011 focused on Lender Strategy / marketing impacts.