SMSF Association reaffirms need for higher standards in SMSF advice after ASIC findings

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ASIC’s latest Review of SMSF Establishment Advice (Report 824) serves as a critical reminder of the need for the SMSF sector to maintain a strong focus on professional advice standards, says... Read more continue reading

Australia’s safety net frays as mental health and money pressures hit

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Australians of all ages are feeling the squeeze of rising costs, mental health pressures, and uncertainty about their financial futures, according to new independent research commissioned by the Council of... Read more continue reading

Talk Money Financial Literacy Awards for 2026 now open to all Australian schools

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Ecstra Foundation is inviting entries from Australian schools for the 2026 ‘Talk Money Financial Literacy in Action Awards’[1]. The awards, now in their fourth year, recognise and celebrate outstanding efforts... Read more continue reading

FAAA Board election results announced

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The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) welcomes Glenn Calder CFP® and Ben Marshan CFP® as new Board members as well as Jade Khao (Tan) CFP® following her re-election. All three... Read more continue reading

Consumer protection for crypto welcome news

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) welcomes ASIC’s updated guidance that clarifies how existing laws apply to digital assets. Firms providing services related to digital assets that are financial products,... Read more continue reading

Annual Review: complaints still too high, as households continue to face cost-of-living pressure

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The complaints data in the Australian Financial Complaints Authority’s (AFCA) Annual Review, published today, demonstrates the persistent financial pressures facing consumers, as well as areas where financial firms can do... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association strengthens technical expertise with appointment of industry heavyweight

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The SMSF Association has appointed John Perri as Technical Manager enhancing its technical support capabilities at a time of massive change and reform in financial services and superannuation. Perri joins... Read more continue reading

Australia’s first ‘40 Under 40’ awards launched to celebrate the next gen of financial advisers

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The Inside Network has announced the launch of Australia’s first-ever ‘INFIN 40 Under 40’ Awards, a landmark initiative recognising the next generation of financial advisers and professionals driving innovation, professionalism... Read more continue reading

Life insurers commit to mental health action plan

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Australia’s life insurers will develop a new industry action plan for mental health, aimed at supporting long-term affordability and industry sustainability and delivering greater clarity, fairness, and transparency for customers.... Read more continue reading

Removal of tax on unrealised capital gains and commitment to consult gets strong tick of approval

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The SMSF Association has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Federal Government to scrap its proposal to tax unrealised superannuation capital gains. In a statement released yesterday, the Government also announced... Read more continue reading