Specialists to hone practical skills at SMSFA National Conference

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Specialist members will have the opportunity to participate in practical, hands-on workshops over the two-and-half days of the SMSF Association 2016 National Conference being held in Adelaide from February 17-19.... Read more continue reading

Aussies most concerned about retirement and superannuation

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The 15th annual Financial Planning Week, run by The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has successfully concluded, revealing that retirement and superannuation top the list of Australians’ primary financial... Read more continue reading

FPA calls for balance between funding and affordable advice

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced it will respond to the Government’s consultation paper on the proposed industry funding model for ASIC, cautioning that any changes to... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association takes issue with CEDA on housing, contributions

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The SMSF Association says CEDA’s contribution to the retirement income system debate “misses the mark” in two important respects – recommending first home buyers have access to their super and... Read more continue reading

Market turmoil highlights need for SMSFs to have written investment strategy

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The market turmoil of recent days has underpinned the critical importance of SMSF trustees having a written investment strategy, says Graeme Colley, Director, Technical and Professional Standards, of the SMSF... Read more continue reading

Early bird registrations close today for 2015 Professionals Congress

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Today is your last chance to take advantage of the discounted early bird registration for the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA)’s 2015 Professionals Congress in Brisbane. Mark Rantall, CEO of... Read more continue reading

Reform of ASIC is needed

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The Financial Services Council has welcomed the discussion paper on the proposed model for funding ASIC which was released by Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP. “Reform of ASIC’s... Read more continue reading

ASIC welcomes consultation on industry funding

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ASIC welcomes the release of the Government’s consultation paper on a proposed industry funding model for the organisation. A model that provides more transparency and certainty around ASIC’s funding is... Read more continue reading

Phil Anderson to depart AFA

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The Association of Financial Advisers’ Chief Operating Officer Phil Anderson has accepted a role with Netwealth as the new head of governance and advice from October 2015. AFA CEO Brad... Read more continue reading

AFA continues support for advisers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is continuing to proactively support advisers as reforms proposed by the Life Insurance Framework (LIF) are shaped. AFA CEO Brad Fox said, “It is... Read more continue reading