SMSF Association celebrates legacy pension amnesty as a win for retirees

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The SMSF Association has lauded the Federal Government’s decision to fast track the implementation of a legacy pension amnesty. SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess says this is an early Christmas... Read more continue reading

More Australians forced to leave work for good over their mental health and at a younger age, new landmark report shows

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n alarming number of Australians in their 30s are leaving the workforce permanently because of their mental health, according to new research commissioned by the Council of Australian Life Insurers... Read more continue reading

FAAA cautiously positive on Tranche 2 reforms: final detail will be important

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The FAAA is cautiously positive on the government’s announced DBFO Tranche 2 reforms in response to the Quality of Advice review, however CEO Sarah Abood said the final detail will be... Read more continue reading

Australians the big winners as critical advice reforms are given green light

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Australians looking for more ways to get affordable financial advice are the big winners following the Federal Government’s promise of widespread advice reforms as early as next year. The Council... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association supports push for affordable and accessible financial advice

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The SMSF Association says the framework outlined in the second tranche of the Government’s Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reform package lays the groundwork for reducing the cost and improving... Read more continue reading

Top advisers recognised at 2024 FAAA Awards

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The winners of the FAAA annual awards have been announced at this year’s FAAA Congress in Brisbane. The awards are a highlight of the FAAA calendar and recognise members who deliver the... Read more continue reading

FAAA launches strategic plan for 2030

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Speaking on the opening day of the 2024 FAAA Congress in Brisbane yesterday (Wednesday 27 November), chair David Sharpe outlined the strategic vision and priorities that will take the FAAA... Read more continue reading

Key role for Discretionary Risk Mutuals to protect businesses and communities

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Government and regulators are being urged to help facilitate the growth of Discretionary Risk Mutuals (DRM) as part of a diversified risk protection landscape. A report released in Canberra yesterday... Read more continue reading

Aussie retirees the big winners in new Govt spend to ease the shift to retirement

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Australian retirees will have more information at their fingertips to help support them as they navigate their retirement following a Federal Government announcement. The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI)... Read more continue reading

AFCA speaker to share code compliance insights at ANZIIF’s 2024 General Insurance Breakfast

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is delighted to host Dr Jared Orth, AFCA’s Senior Manager Code Compliance, as a keynote speaker at the 2024... Read more continue reading