The Election is over, and it is likely that unlimited taxeffective super balances are over too

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“Proposed changes to superannuation may have a significant impact on the retirement savings plans for many Australians and they need to consider alternative tax-effective strategies.” These are the words of... Read more continue reading

Madison launches market-leading model portfolios

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WealthPortal is proud to launch an expanded suite of Separately Managed Account (SMA) options from Proactive Portfolios. Proactive has launched through WealthPortal’s five new MFM (Managed Fund Models) SMA model... Read more continue reading

FSC Welcomes Australian Government decision to fix withholding tax rates

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The Financial Services Council welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to fix withholding tax rates for Australian investment vehicles during the next 12 months. FSC CEO Sally Loane said “Australia’s complex... Read more continue reading

ASIC consults on proposed guidance on risk management

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ASIC yesterday released a consultation paper and proposed regulatory guidance on risk management practices for responsible entities in the managed funds sector. Consultation Paper 263 Risk management systems of responsible entities:... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors launches AIMS Target Income Fund

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (Aviva), has launched a second fund in the Aviva Investors Multi-Strategy (AIMS) range in Australia: the AIMS Target Income Fund... Read more continue reading

Empowering advisors to building better ETP Portfolios

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Advisors and direct investors alike increasingly enjoy an unprecedented array of access to new asset classes and most importantly, “peer” product competition across the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) and overall... Read more continue reading

Financial Services Council appoints Geoff Lloyd as Chairman

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) has announced that Geoff Lloyd, CEO and Managing Director of Perpetual Limited, has been unanimously elected by the Board as Chairman of the FSC. He... Read more continue reading

FSC Industry Excellence Awards winners announced

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NINE outstanding financial services executives have last tonight been honoured with industry excellence awards at the Financial Services Council Leaders Summit Gala Dinner in Melbourne. The five men and four... Read more continue reading

Last call for AFA Award nominations

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Time is running out to nominate for the AFA’s 2016 Awards Program, with nominations closing this Friday 22 July. The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Award Program comprises a suite... Read more continue reading

Major step forward for Indigenous Australians and financial services

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The Financial Services Council and First Nations Foundation congratulate AUSTRAC for the release of its guidance note to aide the identification of people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage... Read more continue reading