SPAA says professional advice should underpin super choice

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The $10,200 penalty imposed by ASIC on Media Super is a warning shot across the bows of APRA-regulated funds about their public commentary on SMSFs. Graeme Colley, Director, Technical and... Read more continue reading

Seasons greetings from AdviserVoice

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Wishing you a safe and happy festive season. We look forward to bringing you the latest news and perspectives from practioners, industry bodies and all other areas of the Australian... Read more continue reading

2014 Outlook: Time for financial markets to stand on their own two feet again

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Looking forward to 2014, Threadneedle Investments believes the year will be characterised by the move towards financial markets standing on their own feet again, as the global policy support that... Read more continue reading

Philanthropy the catalyst for broader social change, says The Trust Company

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NFP partnerships contribute to discernible social impact Australian not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) need to better collaborate with strategic partners, the corporate sector and government to tap into the full potential of philanthropy... Read more continue reading

Australia’s Federal Budget deteriorates yet again

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As broadly foreshadowed in recent media, the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook projects a budget deficit this financial year of $47bn (up from $30bn projected prior to the election) and... Read more continue reading

Population rose by 407k over the past year to 23.13 million

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Population – June Quarter 2013 Australia’s population rose by 95.7k in QII to 23.13 million.  Over the past year it rose by 407k or 1.8% which is high by global... Read more continue reading

FSC welcomes clarity on outstanding tax and superannuation measures

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“The government’s announcement on the backlog of unlegislated tax and superannuation measures provides long overdue certainty to the Financial Services industry,” Financial Services Council CEO John Brogden said today. Mr... Read more continue reading

Decision on SMSF penalties gets thumbs up from SPAA

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The decision by the Federal Government to give the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) flexible and cost effective penalties to handle SMSFs that breach the law will ensure the system is... Read more continue reading

It takes a whole village

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There is an African proverb, popularised by US politician Hilary Clinton, which says it takes a whole village to raise a child. Which is an appropriate way to think about... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 13 December

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Key events of the past week and implications US taper talk yet again dominated over the past week, as a US budget deal and more strong economic data was seen... Read more continue reading