SMSF members urged to be vigilant following large fund cyber attacks

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The SMSF Association is urging all self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees to remain alert and proactive in safeguarding their funds’ security in the wake of recent cyber-attacks on some large... Read more continue reading

Ecstra Foundation calls for national leadership to address declining financial literacy levels

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Ecstra Foundation is calling on Australia’s next government to commit to a national, comprehensive and coordinated approach to improving financial wellbeing for all Australians as a social and economic imperative.... Read more continue reading

AFCA enhances support for employees affected by domestic violence

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is proud to announce significant enhancements to its family and domestic violence support policy, reaffirming its commitment to the safety and well-being of employees... Read more continue reading

A surprise small tax cut, but little else for financial advisers in the 2025 Federal Budget

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A rather subdued Federal Budget has been delivered in Canberra on the eve of the announcement of the federal election. This was a Budget that Treasurer Jim Chalmers, up until... Read more continue reading

Budget confirms Government’s commitment to ill-conceived new super tax   

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The Federal Budget handed down this evening confirms the Albanese Government’s intention to proceed with a new tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3 million, and commits the Government to taking... Read more continue reading

David Barrett joins FAAA as senior manager policy and advocacy

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Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has appointed David Barrett to the newly created role of senior manager policy & advocacy, effective 24 March 2025. He is based in Sydney and... Read more continue reading

FAAA says latest DBFO reform package needs substantial change

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has commented on the government’s Friday 21st March afternoon release of the next tranche of draft legislation for the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms. “We... Read more continue reading

CALI welcomes progress on financial advice reforms

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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has welcomed the Federal Government’s continued progress on financial advice reform, describing last week’s announcement as an important step towards more accessible and... Read more continue reading

Ross Piper steps down as Chair of RIAA, Kate Turner appointed successor

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The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) announces that Ross Piper is stepping down as Chair after seven years on the Board, including the past two years as Chair. Kate Turner,... Read more continue reading