Adopt ‘softly softly’ approach to elder financial abuse, says SMSFA

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The critically important issue of preventing elder financial abuse requires current policy to be tweaked, not overhauled, says SMSF Association Head of Policy Jordan George. “We are aware of the... Read more continue reading

AFA launches 2017 Inspire Roadshow and Female Excellence in Advice Award

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AFA’s inclusive female network Inspire commences its annual national roadshow on 15 May in Hobart, which will also be the official launch of the 2017 AFA and TAL Female Excellence... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes appointments to inaugural FASEA Board

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has welcomed the appointment by the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, of members to the inaugural Financial Adviser Standards and... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association welcomes new body to oversee advisor education, training standards

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The SMSF Association welcomes the appointment of Catherine Walter as chairperson of the new Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA), as well as the eight appointed directors. The appointments... Read more continue reading

AFA raises concerns over ASIC industry funding model

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While supporting ASIC’s efforts to deter misconduct in the financial advice profession and foster consumer confidence, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has raised concerns about the ASIC Supervisory Cost... Read more continue reading

Greiner, Ripoll join SMSF Association Public Policy Committee

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The appointment of two high-profile public figures to the SMSF Association’s Public Policy Committee emphasises the peak SMSF body’s commitment to getting the right policy settings for retirement incomes, superannuation... Read more continue reading

Submissions open for 2017 Australian Insurance Industry Awards

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and Asia Insurance Review are pleased to announce that submissions for the Australian Insurance Industry Awards are now open.... Read more continue reading

SMSFA strongly opposes making super available for housing

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The SMSF Association remains emphatic in its opposition to superannuation being used to assist first home buyers enter the property market. Association Managing Director/CEO Andrea Slattery says: “It’s been our... Read more continue reading

Brad Fox passes on the AFA CEO baton

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) CEO Brad Fox is to be succeeded by former financial adviser and former Zurich executive, Philip Kewin, in a planned and seamless transition taking... Read more continue reading

SMSFA and FSC conference to focus on women’s super issues

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The SMSF Association and the Financial Services Council (FSC) are joining forces to promote a day-long conference to examine the critical issue of why women retire with superannuation balances substantially... Read more continue reading