Customer-owned banks welcome introduction of Regulatory Grid

From

The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) and its members are pleased to welcome the Government’s decision to introduce a Financial Sector Regulatory Initiatives Grid following extensive advocacy by COBA. In yesterday’s... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association welcomes super inclusion in paid parental leave

From

The SMSF Association has thrown its support behind the Federal Government’s decision to include superannuation payments in paid parental leave. The Minister for Finance and Women, Senator Katy Gallagher, announced... Read more continue reading

FAAA to continue successful female mentoring program in 2024 

From

The FAAA is set to continue with its Women in Financial Planning Mentoring Program in 2024, in recognition of the important role such programs play in attracting, and retaining, women... Read more continue reading

Financial advice profession in good health 

From

The financial advice profession is in good health although challenges around staffing and use of technology remain, according to the latest Business Health By The Numbers report, developed in conjunction... Read more continue reading

FAAA launches 2024 roadshow series

From

Early bird tickets to the Financial Advice Association Australia’s 2024 roadshow series are now available. The event is taking place across Australia in April and May. The roadshows theme will... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF kicks off 2024 with a salute to industry professionalism and flagship events

From

In 2024, the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is delighted to host the Allianz Donna Walker Awards and the ANZIIF Diversity and Inclusion Luncheon. The... Read more continue reading

SMSF members cautioned not to act propitiously re $3m cap

From

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) should avoid knee-jerk reactions to the Government’s proposed tax on earnings on super balances exceeding $3 million, Heffron Consulting Managing Director Meg Heffron told the 2024... Read more continue reading

Contribution cap changes: what this means for SMSF members

From

The Federal Government yesterday announced the increases in the standard concessional and non-concessional contributions caps. SMSF Association CEO, Peter Burgess said, “These changes were expected and alongside the stage three... Read more continue reading

Assets under custody in Australia rise by 2% in Dec half

From

Data released yesterday by the Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA), the peak industry body for custodians and asset service providers in Australia, revealed a 1.9% rise in assets under custody... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association urges collective effort against early access risks

From

The SMSF Association is urging a collaborative approach involving Government, the ATO, ASIC and the industry to reduce the risk of illegal early access revealed yesterday’s in the ATO’s presentation... Read more continue reading