AFA National Practitioner Roadshow: Barometer on Adviser Sentiment

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Live Poll results from the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) National Practitioner Roadshow show advisers are overwhelmingly positive about their future and want to embrace peer-learning to help their fellow... Read more continue reading

Report reveals silver lining for trustees in low-interest environment

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The cut in the official interest rate to a new low of 1.5% will hurt SMSF trustees who have large cash balances in retirement phase, says SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO... Read more continue reading

2016 looms as a year for change for SMSF advisors

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SMSF advisors are facing a year of significant change for their clients as the Government seeks to implement its 2016-17 Budget measures to superannuation to meet the 1 July 2017... Read more continue reading

ATO program to help safeguard retirement savings lauded

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The SMSF Association applauds the decision by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to launch a program aimed at helping people to safeguard their retirement savings. SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO Andrea... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association welcomes Bowen, Gallagher to shadow roles

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The SMSF Association welcomes and congratulates the Hon Chris Bowen MP who has been re-appointed Labor’s Shadow Treasurer and the Hon Katy Gallagher MP who has been appointed Shadow Minister... Read more continue reading

FSC Welcomes Australian Government decision to fix withholding tax rates

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The Financial Services Council welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to fix withholding tax rates for Australian investment vehicles during the next 12 months. FSC CEO Sally Loane said “Australia’s complex... Read more continue reading

FSC Industry Excellence Awards winners announced

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NINE outstanding financial services executives have last tonight been honoured with industry excellence awards at the Financial Services Council Leaders Summit Gala Dinner in Melbourne. The five men and four... Read more continue reading

Last call for AFA Award nominations

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Time is running out to nominate for the AFA’s 2016 Awards Program, with nominations closing this Friday 22 July. The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Award Program comprises a suite... Read more continue reading

45th Parliament must end traffic-jam of reform and stem costs to consumers

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Ongoing regulatory reform in the financial services sector over the past five years has cost industry $2.75 billion, and will rise to $3 billion once reforms currently before Parliament are... Read more continue reading

FPA appointments strengthen policy and membership teams

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced the appointment of Jason Tattershall as Head of Advice Partnerships and Membership, and Ben Marshan CFP® as Head of Policy, effective... Read more continue reading