Adviser Exam Sittings: FASEA to cancel face to face April Exam and substitute with remote online options

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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) understands and appreciates the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 global pandemic and its evolving impact in Australia on the business as usual... Read more continue reading

ASX confirms normal market operations after a positive case of COVID-19, and asks employees to work from home

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ASX reports that one of our employees has tested positive to COVID-19. The advice was received on Saturday 14 March. In line with ASX policy and the recommendations of health... Read more continue reading

Fiscal ‘shot-in-the arm’ critically important to protecting against major downside economic risks

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“The Federal Government’s economic stimulus plan outlined today will play a critically important role in dampening the most significant downside risks confronting the Australian economy right now,” according to Yasser... Read more continue reading

FPA committed to supporting the next generation of planners at national event series

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is delighted to be hosting the FPA Careers in Financial Planning Event Series in partnership with the leading education provider Kaplan Professional for the second... Read more continue reading

Bold response needed in uncertain times

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The state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW, says the State Government has to take a bold approach in June’s State Budget to restore confidence and avoid job losses, as the impact... Read more continue reading

Proposal to enhance flexibility for super payments endorsed

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The Government’s decision to draft laws to assist Australians aged 65 and over to boost their retirement savings has the full support of the SMSF Association. The proposed legislation, which... Read more continue reading

Submissions open for 2020 ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards  

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Submissions are now open for the 17th Australian Insurance Industry Awards, hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF). This is the insurance industry’s night of... Read more continue reading

Proposal to outlaw ‘hawking’ of financial products gets thumbs up

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The draft legislation that seeks to implement the Financial Services Royal Commission recommendation to outlaw the “hawking” of financial products has the backing of the SMSF Association. As part of... Read more continue reading

Rushed legislation likely to result in poorer outcomes for Australians

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The Advisers Association Ltd (TAA) has expressed concern over the raft of draft exposure legislation released by Treasury on 31 January 2020 in response to recommendations from the Royal Commission... Read more continue reading

Coronavirus, rate cut, ATO guide highlight need for specialist advice

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The economic and market fallout from concerns about the global coronavirus outbreak, the RBA rate cut and recent ATO investment strategy guidance sends a stark message to self-managed super fund... Read more continue reading