Social and economic balancing act a major challenge for the future of injury schemes, says Actuaries

From

The delicate balancing act between delivering the specific health outcomes and sustainable funding of personal injury schemes is at a tipping point according to research from the Actuaries Institute, who... Read more continue reading

APRA has no regulatory role to play in SMSF sector: SPAA

From

The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has dismissed calls for the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to regulate self managed super funds as being “willfully ignorant” of how this... Read more continue reading

Innovation and EQ to feature at the AFA GenXt Roadshow 2014

From

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) today announced the 2014 program for the AFA’s industry-leading new-adviser event, the AFA GenXt Roadshow. “The AFA’s theme in 2014 is INNOVATE: Think, Create,... Read more continue reading

ASIC concerns prompt MyRate to change website

From

MyRate Pty Ltd (MyRate) has made changes to its website and will contact affected customers following ASIC concerns that home loan interest rates advertised on the website were likely to... Read more continue reading

ASIC issues further super reforms guidance

From

ASIC has issued further guidance to assist industry with superannuation reforms, as well as a consultation paper about keeping superannuation websites up to date. Guidance The guidance relates to the... Read more continue reading

AFA Builds Strong Links with Legal and Accounting Fraternities

From

A sell-out Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Christmas event in South Australia is proof the AFA is building strong collegial links with both the legal and accounting professions. AFA State... Read more continue reading

Your Best Interests: Advice reality TV series piques consumer interest

From

Your Best Interests (YBI), a joint initiative of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and evolution media group (emg), has received outstanding support from the Australian public and the financial... Read more continue reading

FSC commends discussion on default superannuation and governance

From

The government’s move to examine the issue of competition in default superannuation system under modern awards has been commended by the Financial Services Council. This follows the release of a... Read more continue reading

SMSFs notch solid asset growth in first quarter

From

The self managed superannuation sector showed solid asset growth in the three months to 30 September 2013, according to the latest statistics from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). SMSF... Read more continue reading

SPAA welcomes ASIC aim to improve standard of advice

From

The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has welcomed ASIC’s goal to improve the standard of advice given to prospective SMSF trustees. Outlining SPAA’s stance on advisor training and education... Read more continue reading