FSC Life Conference registrations now open

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Registrations are now open for the FSC Life Insurance Conference to be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on Wednesday, 16 March, 2016. This event offers a quality program... Read more continue reading

TES is ‘no basis’ to assess merits of super tax incentives

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Calls to cut superannuation tax incentives because of their reported size in the Tax Expenditure Statement (TES) are short-sighted and ignore the simplistic nature of these measurements, says SMSF Association... Read more continue reading

Brett Clark elected to FSC Board

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Brett Clark, Group CEO and Managing Director of TAL has been elected to the board of the Financial Services Council. “Brett brings a deep understanding of financial services to the... Read more continue reading

Genxt set to inspire the new generation of advisers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) will roll out its new look AFA Genxt Connect Tour in all major capital cities from 9-18 February. AFA Genxt National Chair Matthew Hawkins... Read more continue reading

AFA Makes Key Appointments

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced a number of new appointments to key roles made over the New Year. The AFA has welcomed Troy Nutley to the newly... Read more continue reading

Accountants need to act now if they need a limited AFSL

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Time is fast running out for accountants who need a limited Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence to continue advising self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees after 30 June 2016. The SMSF... Read more continue reading

Under-35s called on to provide insight and have their say on working in insurance

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‘Do you plan on staying in insurance?’ ‘What are the biggest challenges young insurance professionals currently face?’ ‘What actions could your company take to keep you working for them for... Read more continue reading

SMSFA supports choice of super fund legislation

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The SMSF Association has put its weight behind the Government’s proposed legislation to extend choice of superannuation fund, arguing it will increase consumer engagement, improve efficiency and help underpin a... Read more continue reading

FSC Statement – Economic growth through a new tax mix

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The Financial Services Council has released a transformational tax reform package designed to grow the economy and reverse Australia’s collapsing competitiveness and flat productivity. The package of growth-enhancing tax reform... Read more continue reading

Superannuation – Focus on savings, not tax: FSC

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The Financial Services Council has urged the Government not to tax Australia’s superannuation savings harder, but instead consider how best to deliver better retirement outcomes to Australia’s lower and middle... Read more continue reading