ATO figures throw fresh light on SMSF operating expenses

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The ATO’s 2017-18 Statistical Overview of SMSFs shows the median “operating expense” of SMSFs is $3,923 a year, a more appropriate indication of their basic operating cost compared with the $13,900 total... Read more continue reading

AFI managers challenged by COVID-19 but opportunities for outperformance remain

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The Australian Fixed Interest sector was not immune from the effects of the COVID-19 crisis with the median manager in Zenith Investment Partners’ Australian Fixed Interest (AFI) category producing a... Read more continue reading

DomaCom’s FUM hits $72 m, up over 10% since 1 April

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The fractional investment platform provider, DomaCom, has enjoyed a growth spurt since 1 April 2020 with Funds under Management (FUM) rising 10.4% to $70.9 million. Investments in the DFS Pooled Mortgage... Read more continue reading

Coronavirus dampening retirement dreams of Australians

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Australian Retirees are downgrading their retirement expectations, spending less on luxuries, and are fearful and confused about the safety of their investments. A new study by Allianz Retire+ found COVID-19... Read more continue reading

PPS Mutual strengthens its team with new Senior Business Development Manager in Queensland

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Specialist insurance company PPS Mutual has announced the appointment of Arthur Tang to the role of Senior Business Development Manager Queensland. The role reports directly to Richard Hopwood, State Manager... Read more continue reading

SQM awards Superior ‘High investment grade’ rating for Cor Capital Fund

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The Melbourne-based boutique fund manager Cor Capital have received a positive upgrade by investment research firm, SQM Research, to Superior ‘high investment grade’ rating for its flagship fund, the Cor... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 19 June, 2020

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets rose over the last week as ongoing signs of economic recovery and stimulus measures helped offset concerns about a... Read more continue reading

FASEA confirms remaining Exam sitting dates for 2020 and adviser participation rates

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FASEA has confirmed the remaining 2020 sittings for the Adviser Exam will be held over 5 days in each of August, October and November. The Exam is scheduled to be... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital leadership transition

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AMP Limited has announced the appointment of Boe Pahari as Chief Executive Officer of AMP Capital, effective 1 July 2020. Mr Pahari will succeed Adam Tindall who will retire from... Read more continue reading

Technical Day agenda adds concurrent stream, thought leadership

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The SMSF Association Technical Day will be bigger and better in 2020 – COVID-19 notwithstanding. The addition of a concurrent stream means there will be more sessions delivered than ever... Read more continue reading