Lending lifts; Deposits record biggest fall in 11yrs

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Private sector credit Private sector credit (lending) rose by 0.5 per cent in April after a 0.4 per cent lift in March. Annual credit growth rose from 4.4 to 4.5 per... Read more continue reading

ATO warning highlights need for specialist auditors

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The importance of the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) SMSF Specialist Auditor (SSAud) program has been highlighted by the warning by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) that it will... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes regulatory support of its ten point plan

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed ASIC’s backing of its 10-point plan, saying it hopes that government policy will follow suit and reflect support. Mark Rantall, FPA... Read more continue reading

Launch of 2014 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and leading life insurer TAL have jointly launched and opened nominations for the 2014 Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award) at the AFA... Read more continue reading

Residential construction (finally) takes off

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Construction Work Done – QI 2014 The volume of construction work done rose by 0.3% in QI.  It is 2.6% higher through the year. Residential construction surged by 6.8% while... Read more continue reading

Whitepaper advocates that professional services outsourcing is less motivated by cost

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The most successful organisations have derived value from outsourcing in many ways beyond cost cutting. A recently released white paper postulates that businesses are able to drive growth, manage the... Read more continue reading

SuperStream decision right for consumers and the industry

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The Financial Services Council yesterday welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Finance to grant superannuation funds more flexibility in complying with the new SuperStream arrangements. John Brogden, CEO of... Read more continue reading

SPAA makes two key appointments to executive team

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has made two key appointments to its executive team. Richard Hockney has been appointed General Manager, Corporate Development, and Joshua Geers is the... Read more continue reading

Early access arrangements for superannuation essential for those who need it

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The Financial Service Council said yesterday that an early access regime for super will be needed if the preservation age is to be lifted. This recognises that some Australians will... Read more continue reading

Launch of AMSI Intern – ACFS Financial Services Internship Program

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The Australian Centre for Financial Studies (ACFS) has partnered with the Australian Mathematical and Science Institute (AMSI) with ‘AMSI Intern Program’ to launch an innovative PhD intern program aimed at... Read more continue reading