New digital disclosure measures to enhance consumer understanding and cut red tape

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ASIC is making it easier for businesses to communicate important information to financial services consumers. ASIC has released new guidance and waivers to further facilitate businesses providing disclosures through digital... Read more continue reading

SMSF trustees looking for advice relationships

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A new breed of SMSF trustee who is open to an advice relationship is emerging, according to the latest research report from nabtrade and the SMSF Association. The report, the... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases guidance on SMSF advice

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ASIC has released two information sheets to improve the quality of advice provided by advisers on self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). The information sheets are Information Sheet 205 Advice on self-managed... Read more continue reading

AFA: Level commissions should not change

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has confirmed that the Life Insurance Framework (LIF) includes a very clear statement protecting the existing level commission regime. The LIF agreement between the... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association launches brand new accreditation program

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The SMSF Association has launched the SMSF Practitioner (SSPTM) accreditation program specifically designed to independently validate foundation SMSF knowledge and practical skills. The program, which begins on August 10, will... Read more continue reading

FPA Professionals Congress 2015 shaping up to be biggest yet

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) yesterday announced the theme of its 2015 Professionals Congress as ‘Shaping Futures’, along with naming Chris Riddell, technology and digital futurist, as the first... Read more continue reading

AFA on Life Insurance Framework

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is working to improve specific areas of the Life Insurance Framework (LIF), as implementation is considered by life insurers and government. In commenting on... Read more continue reading

ASIC move on auditor gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association is pleased that ASIC is actively policing the register of approved SMSF auditors as evidenced by the recent disqualification of an SMSF auditor under the SIS Act.... Read more continue reading

Life Insurance Framework Session at 2015 AFA National Roadshow

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) will hold a half-hour adviser open forum on the recently announced Life Insurance Framework (LIF) at each of its annual national roadshow events later... Read more continue reading

Adviser client relationships enhanced by mobile technology

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Financial advisers must look to adapt their mobile communication strategies in order to maintain the valued adviser-client relationship as consumer behaviour continues to evolve. This is the central finding of... Read more continue reading