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The price of admission into superannuation in Australia
Retirement
The price of admission into superannuation in Australia
The quarterly Morningstar Superannuation Survey focuses on fund performance, total fees (including investment and administration), and net assets of...
Annika Bradley | 14 August 2023
Who will win Australia’s ETF wars?
ETFs
Who will win Australia’s ETF wars?
ETFs remain one of the hottest investment products but who will emerge as the sector’s biggest player? Spoiler: it may not be Vanguard or iShares.
James Gruber | 11 May 2023
Conflicted selling fees are back, and it’s game on
Funds
Conflicted selling fees are back, and it’s game on
It's not a good look for financial advisers and stockbrokers.
Graham Hand | 01 April 2022
8 ways Wall Street blocks retail investors
Personal Finance
8 ways Wall Street blocks retail investors
John Rekenthaler's Wall Street Checklist covers the fees, costs and complexities you need to know before you hand over your money.
John Rekenthaler | 17 February 2021
Cost of running an SMSF receives updated judgement
Retirement
Cost of running an SMSF receives updated judgement
Administration costs can rise for complexity, especially owning property in an SMSF, but fees are highly competitive from a wide range of service...
Graham Hand | 04 December 2020
Investing basics: Cuffe’s commandments
Personal Finance
Investing basics: Cuffe’s commandments
The esteemed money manager’s list is a practical and at times contrarian guide on how to make investing work for you, writes Nicki Bourlioufas.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 05 November 2020
Investors remain exposed despite LIC fee ban
Funds
Investors remain exposed despite LIC fee ban
The closing of another commission loophole is no guarantee investors are shielded from pushy sales tactics. 
Glenn Freeman | 26 May 2020
Putting a price on financial advice
Personal Finance
Putting a price on financial advice
A 12 per cent spike in the cost of financial advice may be a deterrent, but have you thought about how much money your adviser could be saving you?
Glenn Freeman | 06 May 2020
Putting a price on financial advice
Personal Finance
Putting a price on financial advice
A 12 per cent spike in the cost of financial advice may be a deterrent, but have you thought about how much money your adviser could be saving you?
Glenn Freeman | 12 February 2020
Are you happy paying LIC kickbacks?
Funds
Are you happy paying LIC kickbacks?
Thousands of Australian investors are paying extra for listed investment companies because of fees to encourage product sales.
Glenn Freeman | 06 February 2020