Choice of fund ‘fundamental’ to super system

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The fundamental right of all employees to have the ability to choose their own superannuation fund should be an integral part of the retirement savings system, SMSF Association CEO John... Read more continue reading

We can all make a difference: Sir Bob Geldof

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Musician, businessman, humanitarian and icon, Sir Bob Geldof, who is headlining this year’s Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) National Adviser Conference on the Gold Coast this week, will be inspiring... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association 2018 National Conference to take delegates ‘beyond the expected’

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The SMSF Association National Conference will be held in Sydney from 14-16 February 2018, with a record number of delegates expected to attend. SMSF Association CEO John Maroney says next... Read more continue reading

Financial services leaders in Japan and Korea ahead of Asia Region Fund Passport kick-off

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) is leading a delegation of senior Australian funds management executives to South Korea and Japan this week to promote trade opportunities ahead of the commencement... Read more continue reading

Global expansion may have reached a self-sustaining velocity

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Clear signs that global expansion is on track The global economic recovery that began in early 2016 has reached a self-sustaining velocity. Momentum is likely peaking, but solid growth should... Read more continue reading

AMP launches industry leading mental health training

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AMP has launched an updated mental health training program for staff and AMP advisers, developed in conjunction with mental health research organisation the Black Dog Institute, to coincide with Mental... Read more continue reading

A new financial advice competency framework – an industry consensus 

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Following industry-wide collaboration, and in partnership with the Beddoes Institute; Asteron Life, Kaplan Professional and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) have produced the New Financial Advice Competency Framework White... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 6 October, 2017

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Despite uncertainty about who will chair the Fed and tax reform in the US, 59 shot dead and over 500 injured... Read more continue reading

CME Group expands Asia Pacific footprint with opening of Sydney office

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CME Group, the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, has announced the official opening of a new office in Australia. Located in Sydney’s Central Business District, the new office... Read more continue reading

Industry funding: ASIC publishes estimated regulation costs for 2017-18

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ASIC has released its Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS), which includes estimated costs for ASIC’s 2017-18 regulatory activities. The CRIS is part of ASIC’s commitment to transparency under industry funding,... Read more continue reading