SMSF member increase to provide greater flexibility and choice

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The Parliament has passed legislation allowing an increase in the maximum number of SMSF members from four to six – a Federal Government initiative the SMSF Association welcomes. If the... Read more continue reading

FPA to manage and deliver Government’s $1.5 million Women in Finance and Economics Scholarship Program

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Following an open and competitive grant round, the FPA has been selected to manage and deliver a $1.5 million scholarship program for women in finance and economics, as part of... Read more continue reading

A message from the AFA on of the provision of Fee Disclosure Statements

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At the end of last week Minister Hume announced the intention of the Government to issue a regulation to address the issue that the AFA identified a few weeks ago... Read more continue reading

Single advice disciplinary body gets SMSF Association’s support

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The SMSF Association has thrown its support behind the establishment of a single advice disciplinary body, calling it a critical reform for the financial advice sector. SMSF Association CEO John... Read more continue reading

Strength in numbers: FPA’s national roadshows support members with advocacy and new risk advice guidance

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has almost rounded off its national roadshows, actively supporting the profession to manage evolving legislation including the launch of new guidance on providing... Read more continue reading

Further work needed on draft Your Future, Your Super regulations

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The Actuaries Institute has welcomed the federal Government’s draft Your Future, Your Super reforms, but warns there are fundamental problems with some of the key proposed regulations, including the test... Read more continue reading

Technical Summit delegates to get Federal Budget updates

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The 2021-22 Federal Budget has given the SMSF Association’s Technical Summit a cutting edge as delegates will get the opportunity to hear the ramifications of one of the most significant... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute report says ‘real momentum for change’ in disability insurance sector

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The Actuaries Institute’s Disability Insurance Taskforce yesterday said there is “real momentum for change” in a sector that continues to face significant financial stress and is subject to close monitoring... Read more continue reading

Zurich CEO Tim Plant announced as new ANZIIF President at AGM

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that Tim Plant, CEO General Insurance (Australia & New Zealand), Zurich... Read more continue reading

Professional registration should be at the heart of new disciplinary model

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes the Government’s proposal to establish a new disciplinary function for financial planners but is calling for further refinement to improve the model, including the creation of a... Read more continue reading