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19 August 2016

The majority of people want a royal commission into banks, but the Government is resisting the calls. Graham Hand is struggling to see what a royal commission can achieve, while he sees plenty of downside. There will be many other opinions so we have included a reader survey in the article.

10 reasons not to hold bank royal commission

Graham Hand
18 August 2016
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There is popular and political support for a bank royal commission, but what can it really achieve? Two years of bank bashing for doubtful results in an already heavily-regulated and monitored industry.

Banks take political heat to preserve margins and deposits

Stephen Mickenbecker
18 August 2016
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Following the recent cash rate cut, it seemed unusual for banks to then increase their term deposit rates, while only passing on a fraction of the cut to borrowers. What's behind this change in bank strategy?

How good a guide is guidance?

Roger Montgomery
18 August 2016
3

The market's fixation with whether companies are meeting, exceeding, or falling short of quarterly financial targets is inhibiting market efficiency. Investors would do better focussing on long-term prospects.

Re-contributions another victim of Budget

Peter Hogan
18 August 2016
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If proposed super changes are enacted, the lifetime cap on non-concessional contributions will confine the re-contribution strategy and significantly increase the tax payable on death benefits. Was that intended?

Australia’s mid-caps are fertile territory

Michelle Lopez
18 August 2016
1

Investing in mid-caps not only avoids the concentration of banking and mining companies in the Top 20, but has provided better returns due to their growth potential and agility in making strategic decisions.

Advice is silver bullet on super battlefield

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18 August 2016

In this series on leadership, the focus turns to superannuation funds and the need for quality financial advice to retain members up to and throughout their retirement.

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