Australian superannuation returns third highest in the world

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Research for the Financial Services Council released yesterday shows Australia has the third highest superannuation fund returns in the world. The research was prepared for the FSC by Deloitte Access Economics... Read more continue reading

Women rate a secure job no. 1 for financial security

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AFA’s 2013 Female Excellence in Advice Award winner urges women to protect it A survey by Australia’s largest life insurer TAL has found that women rate a good job as... Read more continue reading

Australia needs to build a strong financial services export industry

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Australia needs to significantly grow its financial services export industry over the next decade to ensure future employment and economic growth,  Greg Cooper, CEO of Schroder Investment Management Australia and... Read more continue reading

FPA announces Andrew Denton, Maggie Beer and more for 2014 Professionals Congress

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced broadcaster and television personality Andrew Denton as a keynote speaker for its 2014 Professionals Congress in Adelaide and renowned food personality... Read more continue reading

FPA supports national campaign to improve financial literacy

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the National Financial Literacy Strategy 2014-17, launched last Friday by ASIC. The FPA is committed to ensuring that consumers have access to... Read more continue reading

FSC-DST CEO Survey reveals technology plays major role in delivering innovation

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New research has revealed that technology is essential to driving innovation in the financial services sector to meet changing customer needs and improve customer service, according to the 2014 FSC-DST... Read more continue reading

AFA Excellence in Education finalists announced

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The state winners of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) 2014 Excellence in Education Award (the Award), supported by Asteron Life, were announced at the AFA July National Roadshow. Head... Read more continue reading

Financial services industry must move on from regulation − FSC-DST CEO Report

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The financial services industry must focus on innovation to drive productivity and economic growth, John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services Council said yesterday. Speaking at the launch of the... Read more continue reading

AFA Releases Six Principles of Professionalism

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has released its new Six Principles of Professionalism, which forms a critical part of the AFA’s revised Code of Conduct (the Code), which will... Read more continue reading

SPAA establishes best practice guidelines for SMSF borrowings

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has developed best practice guidelines for SMSF limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) – with the National Australia Bank (NAB) agreeing to adhere to... Read more continue reading