Pensions ruling opens Pandora’s box for some super funds

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The State Technical Days held by the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has highlighted that the draft pensions ruling released by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) still leaves open... Read more continue reading

ASIC to launch consumer and financial literacy package for primary teachers

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ASIC will join teachers and education leaders this week for the launch of the MoneySmart Teaching Primary professional learning package – a new resource to help teachers deliver consumer and... Read more continue reading

SPAA holds firm on SMSF legal options and overselling claims

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Recent allegations that trustees of self managed super funds (SMSFs) have no recourse against fraud and theft are simply not true, says the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA).  SPAA... Read more continue reading

AFA: a solid first step – FSC Life Insurance Framework

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) thanks the Financial Services Council (FSC) for raising the issue of a sustainable insurance industry with the delivery of a life insurance framework. “A... Read more continue reading

CSSA: common sense approach to default super welcome

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The Corporate Super Specialist Alliance (CSSA) is very pleased that common sense seems to be prevailing in relation to default superannuation funds. In the CSSA’s response this week to the... Read more continue reading

SPAA exam tutorial opportunity for members to improve audit skills

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australian (SPAA) is offering its members a comprehensive two-day course to examine the technical requirements of the Australian Auditing Standards and how they should be... Read more continue reading

Final Call for AFA Award Nominations – close today!

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Nominations for all 2012 Association of Financial Adviser (AFA) Awards are due to close today, 31 July 2012. The AFA Award Program reflects the Association’s belief that recognising excellence in... Read more continue reading

ASIC to help industry implement Stronger Super

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ASIC has announced initiatives to help industry understand their regulatory obligations under the Stronger Super reforms. This follows the recent release of exposure draft legislation on the reforms. ASIC’s announcement includes:... Read more continue reading

CFP® designation achieves highest enrolment levels in post-GFC environment

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The Financial Planning Association of Australian (FPA) today announced record enrolments for its most recent intake of its Certified Financial Planner® certification program which closed last week. Mark Rantall, CEO... Read more continue reading

SPAA highlights SMSF tax deduction error

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) believes many SMSFs may be under-claiming valuable tax deductions. SPAA Technical Director Peter Burgess says discussions with industry players following the recent release... Read more continue reading