ATO figures throw fresh light on SMSF operating expenses

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The ATO’s 2017-18 Statistical Overview of SMSFs shows the median “operating expense” of SMSFs is $3,923 a year, a more appropriate indication of their basic operating cost compared with the $13,900 total... Read more continue reading

FASEA confirms remaining Exam sitting dates for 2020 and adviser participation rates

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FASEA has confirmed the remaining 2020 sittings for the Adviser Exam will be held over 5 days in each of August, October and November. The Exam is scheduled to be... Read more continue reading

Technical Day agenda adds concurrent stream, thought leadership

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The SMSF Association Technical Day will be bigger and better in 2020 – COVID-19 notwithstanding. The addition of a concurrent stream means there will be more sessions delivered than ever... Read more continue reading

FASEA welcomes certainty around Exam and Education extension

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FASEA confirms that the Senate has passed the Bill to amend the Corporations Act to extend transitional timeframes for existing advisers to comply with Corporations Act (2001) Education and training... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes critical legislative milestone for financial planners

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Financial planners have officially been granted more time to complete new education requirements following a successful advocacy effort by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA). The FPA has long... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes FASEA extension

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) warmly welcomes the passing of The Treasury Laws Amendment (2019 Measures No. 3) Bill (the Bill) today, to extend the deadlines for the FASEA... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF continues to offer support to members and industry during COVID-19 pandemic

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is committed to serving its members’ and industry needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘The industry has faced many challenges... Read more continue reading

FPA calls for ASIC to stop financial planner fee gouging

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has urged the corporate regulator to reconsider a 38% increase to the ASIC industry funding levy for financial planners as the nation enters... Read more continue reading

Tax reform highest priority for private capital-backed businesses

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Australia’s $33 billion private capital industry ranks tax reform as the number one priority to reignite Australia’s economy in the months and years ahead, according to a new report released... Read more continue reading

Savers hardest hit by means test rules

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A large portion of Australia’s middle-income earners are encouraged to spend their retirement nest egg or lose access to more disposable income from the Age Pension as the current means... Read more continue reading