Is the war over? Advisers and AustralianSuper trial a new approach

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AustralianSuper flags a revolution in advice with adviser panel trial results In a statement likely to have lasting implications for the financial advice and superannuation industries, AustralianSuper today declared that... Read more continue reading

SPAA positive on most FOFA reforms

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SPAA is pleased the Government is considering scaled advice to replace the accountants’ exemption but disappointed risk commissions have been dealt with separately inside and outside of super. The Self Managed Super... Read more continue reading

Are domestic Covered Bonds the solution for banks and investors?

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While Covered Bonds may offer an appealing funding option for banks and give investors alternatives, there are risks entailed, according to Tyndall’s latest research White Paper, “Are Covered Bonds the... Read more continue reading

Homebuyer confidence dips under weight of natural disasters and rising costs of living

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Leading lenders mortgage insurer Genworth Financial (Genworth) has today released the March 2011 Genworth Homebuyer Confidence Index (HCI) – a biannual measure of borrower and would-be borrower sentiment. The index... Read more continue reading

Strong balance sheets fuel dividend growth, Russell says

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Australian dividends increase 6.4% Dividend yields rival term deposits Dividends are on the rise with the average dividend across the equity market growing 6.4% over the last six months, according... Read more continue reading

Time to go Overweight on Energy Stocks – Without Having to Pick Winners

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Energy Sector ETF Allows Investors to Tilt Their Portfolios for Capital Growth Australian-owned sector ETF provider, Australian Index Investments (Aii), believes that with the growth in energy costs worldwide that... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia makes new product enhancements

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In response to adviser feedback, leading independent life insurance specialist, AIA Australia, has launched a suite of innovative product enhancements to its Priority Protection product, as well as a new... Read more continue reading

Strategy for making contributions important to avoid excess risk, says expert at SPAA National Conference

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There are ways to manage excess contributions and contribution strategies to consider The halving of the super contribution caps has resulted in rising instances of people making excess contributions and... Read more continue reading

CommInsure and Tower share line honours in AFA/Plan For Life 2010 Life Company of the Year Awards

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Two insurers have shared line honours in the prestigious AFA/Plan for Life 2010 Life Company of the Year Awards (the Awards). At the Awards presentation in Sydney today, CommInsure and... Read more continue reading

SPAA National Conference: SPAA predicts year of clarity for SMSFs

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SPAA will work towards resolution of the excess contributions tax issue for investors and replacement of the accountants’ exemption as new SMSF issues emerge The Self Managed Super Fund Professionals’... Read more continue reading