Age pension tightening: a good start on national retirement policy  

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As Budget week begins, the Financial Services Council welcomes the tightening of the age pension announced by Minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison. This is one step towards developing a... Read more continue reading

AFA recognises adviser excellence in education

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Excellence in Education Award open for nominations   The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s showcasing of adviser education and professionalism has begun for 2015, with nominations for the eighth AFA... Read more continue reading

Ethics at the forefront of talks during ‘Putting Investors First Month’

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CFA societies Australia joins global movement of trusted professionals that put investor interests first CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence, is... Read more continue reading

SuperStream is coming and trustees need to be ready

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The deadline for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to be compliant with the SuperStream data standards is fast approaching, and trustees who have not done so need to prepare now. SMSF... Read more continue reading

National Roadshows support advisers with retirement planning under the latest legislative developments

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Financial planners will be gathering in Geelong yesterday to kick off the 2015 FPA National Roadshows, which will visit 33 locations across the nation during April, May and June, and focus... Read more continue reading

AFA: Licensees and Advisers will pre-empt Trowbridge solution

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In the wake of the release of the Trowbridge Report, forward-thinking advisers and licensees will make their own moves to address concerns raised in ASIC Report 413 into retail life... Read more continue reading

FSC Statement on FSI Submission to Treasury

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The Financial Services Council yesterday released its submission to Treasury on the final report of the Financial System Inquiry. Sally Loane, CEO of the Financial Services Council said: “The Financial System... Read more continue reading

Labor policy key step to develop sustainable, equitable super system: SMSFA

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Labor Party’s latest contribution to the superannuation debate as a key step in developing an equitable and sustainable system. The Association’s CEO/Managing Director Andrea Slattery... Read more continue reading

FSC Statement on Opposition’s announcement on super

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The Financial Services Council said yesterday that the Intergenerational report has shown that Australia’s ageing population will continue to place pressure on the Federal Budget. A national retirement policy should include... Read more continue reading

Super reform needed to drive lower fees  − FSC Statement on the Grattan Report

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The Financial Services Council welcomes the Grattan Report on superannuation released yesterday. Superannuation fees are higher than they should be. Reforms to both governance and structure of the default superannuation... Read more continue reading