Actuaries Institute recommends disability insurance sector reform to ensure community and customer benefits

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The Actuaries Institute said Australia’s $5 billion disability income insurance (DII) sector needs urgent reform, noting that failure to implement significant changes will reduce consumer access to affordable disability cover... Read more continue reading

Financial planning bushfire pro-bono program – open and ready to help those in need

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In the aftermath of the recent bushfire disaster, financial planners across the country have come together to offer the Financial Planning Bushfire Pro Bono Program to help those impacted by the bushfires... Read more continue reading

Australian Actuaries Climate Index shows extreme conditions prevailed in spring 2019 with records set across states

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The Australian Actuaries Climate Index [1]shows a combination of weather conditions in the Spring of 2019 that are likely to have fuelled the bushfires currently devastating the country. Every region... Read more continue reading

SMSFs a ‘pioneer group’ for Retirement Income Review

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Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are the “pioneer group” for the retirement income system that can provide invaluable evidence for the Retirement Income Review, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. Commenting on the... Read more continue reading

FASEA releases 2020 Legislative Instrument for Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard

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FASEA has registered the 2020 Legislative Instrument and Explanatory Statement for its Corporations (Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard) Determination 2020 on the Federal Register of Legislation. This new... Read more continue reading

FPA responds to draft legislation addressing Royal Commission recommendations

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has responded to the Federal Government’s draft legislation released today, which addresses 22 of the recommendations put forward last year by the Financial... Read more continue reading

FASEA releases December exam results

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FASEA has released exam results from the third Financial Advisers Exam held in December 2019. Result highlights include: the exam was held in 8 metropolitan and 11 regional centres across... Read more continue reading

FPA comments on stamping fee exemption for LICs and LITs

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) welcomes the opportunity to consult with Treasury on the merits of the current stamping fee exemption in relation to listed investment entities and continues to... Read more continue reading

Financial advice gap adds to retirees’ retirement stress 

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A key issue confronting an ageing Australian population is the level of unmet financial advice that is making it harder for people to plan their retirement and then execute those... Read more continue reading

Four workshops on the agenda for 2020 National Conference

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Delegates attending the SMSF Association National Conference on the Gold Coast from 19-21 February will have a choice of four workshops to attend over the two-and-half day event. The workshops... Read more continue reading