SuperAA changes name to Seamless SMSF

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The self-managed super fund (SMSF) administration and audit firm Superannuation Advisors Australia – known as “SuperAA” is changing its name to Seamless SMSF to better reflect its service delivery and... Read more continue reading

Impact of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

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Economic and financial perspectives Novel (new) Coronavirus pneumonia (NCP): Since the world was alerted to the outbreak in mid-January, metal and energy prices have fallen 10-15 per cent but global... Read more continue reading

Clime Smaller Companies Fund hits two milestones

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Clime Investment Management Limited (ASX: CIW) has announced the Clime Smaller Companies Fund has surpassed two significant milestones: $50m under management and investment returns of 50.7% net of fees for... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 7 February, 2020

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Global share markets rebounded over the last week on optimism the coronavirus outbreak will be contained and helped by solid earnings... Read more continue reading

Reserve Bank Governor reflects on ‘nirvana’

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Testimony to Parliament Reserve Bank Governor testimony: Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe spoke to the House of Representatives Economics Committee. The Reserve Bank Governor said that economic nirvana is inflation... Read more continue reading

ASIC review of 30 June 2019 financial reports

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ASIC has announced the results from its review of the 30 June 2019 full-year financial reports of 200 entities. Arising from the review, ASIC has made inquiries of 47 entities... Read more continue reading

Financial planning bushfire pro-bono program – open and ready to help those in need

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In the aftermath of the recent bushfire disaster, financial planners across the country have come together to offer the Financial Planning Bushfire Pro Bono Program to help those impacted by the bushfires... Read more continue reading

Australian Actuaries Climate Index shows extreme conditions prevailed in spring 2019 with records set across states

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The Australian Actuaries Climate Index [1]shows a combination of weather conditions in the Spring of 2019 that are likely to have fuelled the bushfires currently devastating the country. Every region... Read more continue reading

Lifespan launches service for self-licensees

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Lifespan Financial Planning, one of Australia’s largest privately owned financial advice networks, has today launched a broad ranging support service for existing self-licensees and those advice businesses wanting to transition... Read more continue reading

AMP to pay $5.175 million penalty for failing to prevent insurance churn by its financial planners

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The Federal Court has ordered AMP to pay a $5.175 million penalty after the court found AMP failed to take reasonable steps to ensure its financial planners complied with the... Read more continue reading