PC report highlights SMSF trustees prudent with post-retirement savings

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The Productivity Commission’s report on superannuation policy for post-retirement importantly highlights that retirees are prudent, preferring to draw down their savings instead of relying on the age pension. The SMSF... Read more continue reading

Gwen Fletcher Award winner upholds legacy of helping others

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) yesterday announced John Moran of Apt Wealth Partners as the winner of the third Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award. Mr Moran received the award... Read more continue reading

Finalists announced for 2015 Australian Insurance Industry Awards

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and founding partner Asia Insurance Review are pleased to announce the finalists of the 2015 Australian Insurance Industry Awards.... Read more continue reading

FPA campaign reaches millions of Australians online

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According to the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), the success of its recent consumer campaign indicates that Australians are seeking to learn more about where to find good financial... Read more continue reading

Our tax system is holding us back: FSC submission to the Tax White Paper

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Australia must change its mix of taxes to build a tax regime which is sustainable, efficient and globally competitive, the Financial Services Council (FSC) said last Friday. Andrew Bragg, FSC director... Read more continue reading

Lochiel Crafter elected to FSC Board

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Lochiel Crafter, Head of Asia Pacific, State Street Global Advisors, has been elected to the board of the Financial Services Council. “With more than 25 years’ experience in the Australian... Read more continue reading

Griffith and FPA to publish inaugural financial planning journal

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Griffith Business School has teamed up with the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) to develop and publish the country’s first academic journal dedicated to financial planning. The new publication,... Read more continue reading

Corporate super specialists rebrand as Workplace Super Specialists Australia

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The Corporate Super Specialist Alliance (CSSA), an association that represents workplace superannuation specialist advisory businesses, has rebranded as Workplace Super Specialists Australia (WSSA). WSSA CEO, Douglas Latto, said, “What our... Read more continue reading

AFA calls for respectful debate

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Following the release last week of the Life Insurance Framework (Framework), the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has called for rational, respectful debate and has condemned inappropriate and racist comments... Read more continue reading

Government move to appoint independent directors, chair to APRA funds gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association supports the Federal Government’s proposed legislation requiring APRA-regulated funds to have one third of their directors independent, as well as an independent chair. The Association’s CEO/Managing Director... Read more continue reading