Will corporate governance be big in Japan?

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New research from Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, suggests that improvements in corporate governance at Japanese companies have the potential to raise the value of the Japanese stock... Read more continue reading

Clawbacks not the only cure

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Clawback provisions outlined in the Life Insurance Framework announced last week are too tough on advisers, says Synchron Director, Don Trapnell and while they will remove the perception of churn,... Read more continue reading

ASIC welcomes industry’s work on Indigenous superannuation

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ASIC welcomes the superannuation industry’s commitment to supporting Indigenous Australians with its inaugural Indigenous Superannuation Summit, held in Melbourne earlier this month. At the summit, the ASIC’s Indigenous Outreach Program... Read more continue reading

Uber SMSFs ($10m plus in asset value) are very hard to build now

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Capping super in pension phases is a solution to a legacy issue that has passed. The problem with capping the amount of super which can enjoy tax free earnings in... Read more continue reading

Property – aspiration to fulfilment

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Property is one of the world’s oldest asset classes and has historically been viewed as a principal sign of wealth. In Australia, from the late 19th century into the mid-20th... Read more continue reading

Reducing fees for pre 1 July 2014 aged care residents

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Clients who moved into residential aged care before 1 July 2014 may think they are lucky to remain under the old rules. These rules calculate the ongoing care fees on... Read more continue reading

Life insurance – are you paying too much?

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With the plethora of life insurance offers now being marketed to Australians, consumers may be confused about which policies are more affordable, according to Life Insurance Direct Australia (Life Insurance... Read more continue reading

Superannuation myths unbundled

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Several pervasive myths are obscuring a clear picture of sensible reform in superannuation in Australia today. These myths have created a monumental ball of string that should be unbundled. Once... Read more continue reading

New Small Cap Dividend ETF wins support

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Van Eck Global is pleased to announce that the Market Vectors Small Cap Dividend Payers ETF (ASX code: MVS) has jumped to more than $25m in its first few days... Read more continue reading

Consider “dos and don’ts” before setting up SMSF

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Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) have a number of benefits compared with other superannuation options but they aren’t for everyone, and people should carefully consider whether they are right for them... Read more continue reading