14 SMSFA members are listed in Barron’s Top 50 financial advisors for 2018

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The Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Association is pleased to note the presence of 14 of its members on the list of Barron’s Top 50 financial advisors for 2018; noting that good... Read more continue reading

Study confirms Age Pension ‘a nightmare’ for older Australians

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A joint study conducted by the National Seniors Australia (NSA) and Retirement Essentials has confirmed that applying for the Age Pension is a fraught experience for many older Australians. According... Read more continue reading

Financial planners will join together to connect, cultivate and communicate at FPA Professionals Congress in Sydney

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 2018 FPA Professionals Congress, to be held in Sydney from 21-23 November... Read more continue reading

Productivity Commission report sends timely warning on fees and costs

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The Productivity Commission’s draft report into superannuation is a “timely reminder” to SMSF trustees to pay close attention to the fees and costs their SMSFs incur to ensure their funds... Read more continue reading

Concerns growing over misleading property advice: Industry body warns

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A leading industry body has warned consumers are becoming increasingly more vulnerable to potential conflicts of interest through real estate agencies that have “double agents” offering to act for both... Read more continue reading

Amended LRBA integrity measures ‘get balance right’  

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The SMSF Association welcomes the sensible position taken in the Federal Government’s final legislation introducing integrity measures for limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) that include the outstanding portion of an... Read more continue reading

Diversity and professionalism the big winners of AFA Rising Star Award

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ANZ is pleased to sponsor the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Rising Star Award for the 14th consecutive year. The award, which recognises emerging talent in financial advice, is now... Read more continue reading

Search begins for AFA Rising Star 2018

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and ANZ Wealth have begun the search for the 2018 Rising Star Award (the Award), which recognises emerging talent in the financial advice industry.... Read more continue reading

AFA and TAL call for Female Excellence in Advice nominations

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The Association of Financial Advisers  (AFA) and TAL are calling on females in financial advice to nominate themselves, or others, for the AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award).... Read more continue reading

Budget 2018: A focus on minor adjustments, rather than sweeping reforms

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomed measures to simplify income tax and introduce greater flexibility into the superannuation system. FPA CEO Dante De Gori CFP said: “Offering relief... Read more continue reading