Families can still take advantage of aged care rule changes

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Significant changes to the rules for aged care means-testing last year has major implications for those in aged care who still own their family home. For advisers, a thorough understanding... Read more continue reading

AFA calls for respectful debate

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Following the release last week of the Life Insurance Framework (Framework), the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has called for rational, respectful debate and has condemned inappropriate and racist comments... Read more continue reading

Mindfulness – not multitasking – for improved performance & productivity

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President and Founder of US Based i-Impact Group Mr. Claudio O. Pannunzio says readers of this article have only three minutes to read it…that is before the sound of incoming... Read more continue reading

Australian share funds well positioned to capture offshore growth, says Zenith

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Zenith has just released its 2015 Australian Large Companies Sector Review, and once again, the managers on Zenith’s Approved Product List (APL) have performed strongly. Notwithstanding the subdued level of... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending June 26, 2015

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Shares had another volatile week with optimism about a Greek deal early in the week giving way to renewed concern as... Read more continue reading

Government move to appoint independent directors, chair to APRA funds gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association supports the Federal Government’s proposed legislation requiring APRA-regulated funds to have one third of their directors independent, as well as an independent chair. The Association’s CEO/Managing Director... Read more continue reading

Is Australasia at risk of missing out on booming FinTech growth?

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Afiniation set to play a key role supporting the sector The Australasian economy is set to miss out on the benefits of the booming FinTech sector if greater ties are... Read more continue reading

FSC Statement on Superannuation Governance

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The Government has announced major reforms to improve governance standards in the superannuation industry requiring all superannuation trustee boards to have independent directors and an independent chair. This requirement will be... Read more continue reading

Overall investment outlook positive despite negative news from Greece

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While investors can see little joy in equities, fixed interest or residential property at the moment, the outlook isn’t all bad, says David Bryant, chief investment officer at Australian Unity... Read more continue reading

Australian wealth hits high with property splurge

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Property downturn will hit hard when it comes: experts Australians’ love affair with property and flirtation with shares pushed up their wealth to fresh record highs in the March quarter... Read more continue reading