CSLR Actuaries Report reveals much more pain to come

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When the CSLR operator released the CSLR Levy Estimate for the 2025/26 year on 31 January 2025, the shocking number was the $70m cost to the financial advice profession in... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association celebrates $1 trillion milestone and key sector reforms

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The sector enjoyed a breakout year in 2024 with total assets invested in SMSFs reaching the $1 trillion milestone, near record numbers of new funds established, and some important legislative... Read more continue reading

SMSF sector posed for further growth

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Key superannuation indicators highlighted a thriving SMSF sector that had established a firm foundation for strong growth, SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess told delegates attending its National Conference Thought Leadership Breakfast... Read more continue reading

FAAA submission on National Plan to end abuse and mistreatment of older people

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The FAAA has made a submission to the Attorney General’s Department on the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People. It says the financial services industry... Read more continue reading

Australian Financial Complaints Authority welcomes passing of scams prevention legislation

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) welcomes the passage today of the Scams Prevention Framework Bill 2025 to prevent, detect, report, disrupt and respond to scams. ‘Every day we see... Read more continue reading

New research shows SMSFs outperform over longer period

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Research released yesterday by the University of Adelaide’s International Centre for Financial Services (ICFS), shows self-managed super funds (SMSFs) on average outperformed APRA-regulated funds by 1.2 percentage points over the... Read more continue reading

Early bird pricing closing soon for FAAA roadshows

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Sessions include updates on key advocacy and election-cycle issues Early bird tickets to the Financial Advice Association Australia’s (FAAA) 2025 roadshow series will close on Friday 14 February. The roadshows will... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association welcomes long-awaited reforms to financial adviser education pathway

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The Federal Government’s decision to reform the educational pathway to become a financial adviser has been welcomed by the SMSF Association. Chief Executive Officer Peter Burgess says: “With the number... Read more continue reading

Delay to Dixon Advisory inquiry frustrating

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News from the Senate The Senate Program for this week, included the debate on the Better Targeted Super Concession Bill, which would see the introduction of an additional tax of... Read more continue reading

Career changers to play key role in the next generation of financial advisers

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The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) has renewed efforts to attract professionals from diverse industries to consider careers in financial advice. The push is part of the FAAA’s recently-launched... Read more continue reading