Aussies update wardrobes; Record trade deficit

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International trade; Retail sales Retail trade lifts: Sales rose by 0.4 per cent in March after a revised 0.1 per cent lift in February. In real (inflation-adjusted) terms, retail trade... Read more continue reading

Planners lash out against 2016’s Federal Budget

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“Insane and unfair”, “Immoral and a disgrace” “Disappointing”, “Ridiculous” and “Dumb, dumb, dumb” – these are just some of the sentiments shared by financial planners this morning when asked to... Read more continue reading

FPA calls 2016-17 Federal Budget changes “Super Spaghetti”

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomed fairness measures in the Federal Budget but cited concerns with increased complexity, changes to the “transition to retirement” (TTR) strategy in tonight’s... Read more continue reading

Super changes cause for concern for SMSFs

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The Federal Government’s decision to reduce the concessional contribution cap down to $25,000 is a backward step that will severely reduce the ability of people to save adequately for retirement.... Read more continue reading

Innovation Hub: Regulatory sandbox proposal

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ASIC has provided a further update on its Innovation Hub (see 15-211MR for our previous update). ASIC’s Innovation Hub has now been operating for just over a year and is continuing... Read more continue reading

AFA response to the 2016-17 Federal Budget

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) believes measures announced in the Federal Budget this evening will benefit small businesses, which represent the engine room of the Australian economy. AFA CEO... Read more continue reading

Re-election kills reform

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The Government has written an election manifesto dressed up as a budget as it looks ahead to the double dissolution on 2 July. “A year ago there was a lot of... Read more continue reading

Zurich launches Curriculum to support adviser development

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has launched a new adviser education offering, the Zurich Curriculum. The Zurich Curriculum is a comprehensive program of workshops, short courses and webinars designed to... Read more continue reading

AFA and ANZ Wealth begin search for the 2016 Rising Star

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Nominations are now open for the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) 2016 Rising Star of the Year Award (the Award), proudly partnered by ANZ Wealth for the 12th year. AFA... Read more continue reading

Healthy building; Confidence lifts

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Building Approvals; Consumer confidence; China PMI Dwelling approvals rose by 3.7 per cent in March to be down 6.5 per cent on a year ago. In trend terms, approvals rose... Read more continue reading