Quarterly Chief Investment Officer Investment Index

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Index reveals growing optimism among Chief Investment Officers The latest ‘Financial Services Council Chief Investment Officer Investment Index’ shows Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) are growing more optimistic about investment performance... Read more continue reading

Industry supports FPA Strategy

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The Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) strategy launch has received an overwhelmingly positive response from members. Two weeks after launching, one hundred and twenty three practices have so far pre-registered as... Read more continue reading

Actuaries support Government response to Cooper Review on super fund capital requirements and longevity risk

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (the Institute) has today welcomed the Government response to the Cooper Review, in particular for giving the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) prudential standards... Read more continue reading

Stronger Super plus Access to Advice good for all Australians, says FPA

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FPA comments on the Federal Government’s response to the Cooper Review The Financial Planning Association (FPA) supports today’s response by the Federal Government to the Cooper Report Recommendations, but reinforces... Read more continue reading

SPAA welcomes rejection of additional investment restrictions for SMSFs

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SPAA is pleased SMSFs retain freedom to invest with no changes to in-house asset rules and welcomes consideration of a restricted licence to replace the accountants’ exemption. The Self-Managed Super... Read more continue reading

AFA calls for Collective Voice

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is calling on the profession to stand strong and united following the launch on 2 December of a powerful new group calling itself the... Read more continue reading

ACSA calls for nominees for 2011 custody award

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The Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) is calling for nominations for its annual awards which recognise outstanding contributors to the Australian custody and investment administration industry. Mr Paul Cutts, the... Read more continue reading

AFA: An advocate for consumers

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The new look Board of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), today confirmed the association remains fully focused on helping its members to address the very serious problems currently facing... Read more continue reading

SPAA urges caution on new borrowing rules

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The Self Managed Super Funds Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has today reminded SMSF advisers and trustees about the tough new measures which apply to limited recourse borrowing arrangements put... Read more continue reading

FPA announces winners of the Value of Advice Awards

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) today recognised and awarded three of its members for their outstanding commitment to their clients and for delivering valuable financial advice. The FPA announced the... Read more continue reading