Introduction of Tax Agent Services Act rushed and flawed

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is deeply concerned over the proposed extension of the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) to cover financial advisers.  This legislation, as part of the... Read more continue reading

ASX participants support implementation of OTC clearing solution

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ASX has received approval from the required majority of its 14 futures clearing participants for the rule amendments to implement a new OTC Derivatives Clearing Service for the Australian market.... Read more continue reading

BlackRock report finds glacial change in diversity at ASX 200 companies

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BlackRock Australia has released the findings of its diversity investigation of ASX 200 companies. The following highlights some of the key discoveries, ascertained in the review process of the 2013... Read more continue reading

CleverSuper launches full service SMSF Solution

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New SMSF administration platform, CleverSuper, spearheaded by Custom Wealth Solutions principal Chris Appleyard, is aiming to build new market segments and increase the uptake of advice from SMSF investors by... Read more continue reading

Future2 Wheel Classic fundraiser spawns a “Virtual” ride

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Cyclist registrations for the Future2 Virtual Wheel Classic are now open! When the 2013 Future2 Wheel Classic hits the Melbourne to Sydney road on 5 October, dozens of ‘virtual’ cyclists... Read more continue reading

Rubik completes acquisition of Visor Desktop

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Rubik Financial Limited, the ASX-listed provider of financial technology and software to over 200 financial sector clients, has announced the completion of its purchase of Visor Desktop financial planning software (formerly... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update

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Investment markets remained jittery over the last week as nervousness continues about the Fed slowing the pace of stimulus, bond yields continued to rise with some fearing a 1994 style... Read more continue reading

Investment records biggest fall in 3½-years

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  New business investment in buildings or equipment fell by 4.7 per cent in the March – the weakest result in 3½-years and below forecasts for a +0.5 increase.  Mining... Read more continue reading

ASIC consults on relief for the ASX Managed Fund Service

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ASIC has released a consultation paper proposing relief for retail clients who apply for an interest in a registered simple managed investment scheme through the proposed ASX Managed Funds Service (AMFS).... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes increase in superannuation caps

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes the passing in the House of Representatives today of the Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (Increased Concessional Contributions Cap and Other Measures) Bill... Read more continue reading