APRA releases quarterly superannuation statistics for June 2012

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) today released its June 2012 Quarterly Superannuation Performance publication. Total estimated assets, which includes the assets of self-managed superannuation funds and the balance of... Read more continue reading

New brochure promotes better consumer awareness of advice as CFP designation takes hold

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has launched a new plain English guide to simplify the complexities that financial planning can entail for Australians seeking financial advice.  The brochure is available... Read more continue reading

Industry unites behind Financial Planning Week

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Representatives of the financial services industry have united behind the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) Financial Planning Week. The initiative aims to educate Australians on the importance of financial planning and... Read more continue reading

New website to assist Australians to make better financial decisions

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To continue helping Australians to make informed financial decisions, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) is proud to unveil a new consumer website, fpadifference.com.au. The new and improved website is part... Read more continue reading

Government and opposition welcome Financial Planning Week

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On the launch of the 12th annual Financial Planning Week, the Minister and Shadow Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation have found common ground in announcing their support for the... Read more continue reading

CSSA supports industry preference for default super option

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The Corporate Super Specialist Alliance (CSSA) has come out in support of other industry bodies responding to the Interim Report of the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Default Superannuation Funds (the... Read more continue reading

Financial Planning Week aims to improve consumer trust and confidence

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Today marks the commencement of the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) 12th consecutive Financial Planning Week. The national event is a week-long initiative (20 August-26 August) held by the FPA that... Read more continue reading

CSSA: MySuper and Grandfathering

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The Corporate Super Specialists Alliance (CSSA), whose members work with Australian companies and their workers to provide them with improved life insurance and superannuation outcomes via their corporate superannuation plans,... Read more continue reading

How can your clients keep track of their spending?

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ASIC’s 2012 spending clock estimates the average Australian household will spend $69,166 on general living costs in 2012. This amounts to $1,290 per week [1]. Yet only 54% of people... Read more continue reading

ASIC consults on FOFA reforms

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ASIC has released consultation papers containing proposed guidance for two aspects of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms – scaled advice and the best interests duty. The work seeks... Read more continue reading