2012 Australian Share Ownership Study

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The Australian Share Ownership Study released today by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) shows that 6.7 million people or 38% of the adult Australian population invested in the Australian share market,... Read more continue reading

SPAA backs higher concessional contributions caps

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) supports the Government’s initiative to increase the concessional contributions caps for those 60 and older from 1 July this year and for anyone... Read more continue reading

SPAA urges Coalition not to defer SG increase

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) is urging the Coalition not to defer the increase in the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) if it wins government at the election scheduled for... Read more continue reading

AFA launches the Inspire experience

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is hosting three high profile events in June this year to formally launch the ‘Inspire’ initiative to help females find their voice and encourage... Read more continue reading

PJC Committee recommends FPA call for enshrinement of “financial planner”

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After years of lobbying by the FPA, the terms “financial planner / adviser” are one step closer to enshrinement under law following the overnight tabling of a Parliamentary Joint Committee... Read more continue reading

AFA: No super surprises in the budget

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The AFA welcomes the fact that the Government has not sought to make any further changes to superannuation in last night’s Federal Budget. Phil Anderson, AFA Chief Operating Officer, said... Read more continue reading

AFA mentoring program: developing quality advisers

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has enhanced its long-running mentoring program and will roll it out across the country later this month in a series of events designed to... Read more continue reading

2013 Federal Budget: Actuaries welcome progressive reforms

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The Actuaries Institute has applauded changes announced in this year’s Federal Budget which respond to the Institute’s calls for reforms on two key areas on its policy agenda, most notably longevity... Read more continue reading

SPAA: SMSF trustees and advisors sleep easier after 2013 Budget

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) Head of Technical and Professional Standards, Graeme Colley, says that there are no surprises for SMSF advisors and trustees in the Federal Budget. “The... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes super consistency in Budget 2013

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The Federal Budget announcement avoided further big ticket superannuation system tinkering – a point welcomed by the Financial Planning Association (FPA). The FPA also welcomes positive changes announced in respect of... Read more continue reading