Future2 poised for further growth as it enters its seventh year

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An expanding grants program, stronger financial position and closer collaboration with the Financial Planning Association and its members, have created a firm foundation for Future2 as it enters a seventh... Read more continue reading

Taking the risk out of living longer

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Understanding how long our SMSF members might live is important when advising them on how to manage their super in retirement and into old age. That was a key theme... Read more continue reading

CSSA rejects MySuper red tape claim

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The Corporate Super Specialist Alliance (CSSA) disputes that making any MySuper fund a default fund will result in unnecessary costs and expensive red tape. “We actually think the opposite is... Read more continue reading

SPAA takes responsible position on LRBAs

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The decision by the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) to engage with government, regulators and industry on Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs) exemplified its commitment to improving professional standards... Read more continue reading

Support for flexible penalties ‘sign of SMSF industry maturity’

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The SMSF industry’s support for a Government measure to introduce more flexible penalties for trustees who breach the rules demonstrates the maturity, integrity and professionalism of the sector, says AMP... Read more continue reading

FPA prepares planners for TASA

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is set to launch a comprehensive education campaign to prepare planners for the implementation of the Tax Agent Services Act in July. The campaign kicks... Read more continue reading

Appeal of SMSFs spreading to younger generations, says report

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The demand for SMSFs among younger people is growing apace, according to the latest research report commissioned by the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) and Russell Investments. The report,... Read more continue reading

Leading sports administrator joins SPAA as Chief Operating Officer

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has appointed Jacqui Murdoch as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective immediately. She will have administrative oversight of SPAA, the pre-eminent association in... Read more continue reading

General advice exemption not relevant to financial advisers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) refutes recent reports that the general advice exemption proposed under the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) amendments will mean that conflicted remuneration will be... Read more continue reading

Global research finds CFP® professionals highly valued by financial services firms

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FPA says professionalism generates a dividend benefit for clients, financial planners and institutions The Financial Planning Association (FPA) says a major global research study has revealed that financial services firms... Read more continue reading