SMSF advisers rise to the challenge of helping trustees navigate the increasingly complex superannuation landscape: SMSF Adviser Report

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Leading financial services research firm Investment Trends released its 18th annual edition of the 2023 SMSF Adviser Report. Providing an in-depth analysis of how financial advisers interact with and service... Read more continue reading

North enhancements supporting advice practice efficiency and better retirement outcomes

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Leading investment platform North has announced two enhancements for advisers which will help drive business efficiencies and improve retirement outcomes for clients. Record of Advice A new, streamlined Record of... Read more continue reading

A very hawkish pause

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At yesterday’s meeting, for the first time since March 2022, the Federal Reserve (Fed) chose not to raise policy rates, instead keeping the benchmark rate at 5.00%-5.25%. However, the Fed... Read more continue reading

FAAA announces Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award recipient

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has presented Kristine Pham of Lipman Burgon and Partners with the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award for semester one of 2023. Named after the late ‘First... Read more continue reading

Rental vacancy rates steady at 1.2%

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SQM Research has revealed national residential property rental vacancy rates remained steady over the month of May 2023 at 1.2%. The total number of rental vacancies Australia-wide rose slightly by... Read more continue reading

Epsilon launches second Australian corporate direct lending fund with income focus

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Specialist Australian middle-market corporate direct lending fund manager, Epsilon Direct Lending, has launched its second fund, the Epsilon Direct Lending Senior Loan Fund. The launch was underpinned by a successful two-year... Read more continue reading

FAAA responds to Quality of Advice Review recommendations

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Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) CEO Sarah Abood has congratulated Financial Services Minister Steven Jones on the strong response to the Quality of Advice Review. “We are particularly pleased... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announces theme and panellists for 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Seminar

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ANZIIF (Australia New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance) is proud to announce the panellists for this year’s Diversity and Inclusion Seminar which will take place on 29 June. “We... Read more continue reading

Zurich appoints Chief Claims Officer

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has announced the appointment of Matt Paterson to the newly created position of Chief Claims Officer (CCO), Australia and New Zealand. Reporting directly to Chief... Read more continue reading

Positive step towards accessible and affordable high-quality advice  

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The Federal Government’s response to the Quality of Advice Review is a  positive step towards ensuring Australians have greater access to high quality, accessible and affordable financial advice, says SMSF... Read more continue reading