We’re ready. Time to knock down the default super wall.

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John Billington, Executive, Bendigo Wealth has joined the debate and called for the current default superannuation fund regime to be opened to competition. “As it currently stands, our APRA authorised... Read more continue reading

Avoiding family feuds in SMSFs

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Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) revolve around family members which can make them extremely vulnerable to disputes that arise when SMSF members clash over money. In the worst case scenarios, the... Read more continue reading

Is now the right time to invest in Sydney property?

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With residential property prices in Sydney on a seemingly endless upwards trajectory, many investors feel they need to enter the market now, or else risk being left in the cold.... Read more continue reading

AMP SMSF increases education and accreditation for advisers

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AMP SMSF is partnering with the SMSF Association to launch a new SMSF education and accreditation program for AMP aligned advisers and their support staff. The program, which commenced this... Read more continue reading

TAL delivers solid growth as life insurance claims payouts hit record high

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Australia’s leading life insurance specialist TAL yesterday announced it has ended the financial year (1 April 2014 – 31 March 2015) with solid growth while showing a substantial increase in life... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia launches enhanced Priority Protection insurance range

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New enhancements make it easier for business owners and TPD claimants to top up cover Leading life insurer AIA Australia today announced a number of enhancements to its top-selling Priority... Read more continue reading

Global equities: Finding value in a post-QE world

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Interview with Will Low, Head of Global Equity, Nikko Asset Management Q: Over the past few years, we’ve seen valuation convergence, falling stock correlations and lower risk premiums. Given this... Read more continue reading

Brokers: Beware the Binder

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A little known technicality in the Corporations Act may mean that some insurers and brokers may not realise they are operating a ‘binder’ when arranging group insurance, according to The... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State urges retirees to ‘Be Ready For Next’

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Colonial First State is urging retirees to re-imagine their retirement, with a focus on freedom, not fear, in this next phase of their lives. This is the core message of... Read more continue reading

Surge in direct investment activity

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Investors are increasingly “doing it for themselves” as the popularity of direct investing continues to increase through the growth of self-managed superannuation funds. The latest analysis by research house Lonsec... Read more continue reading