SPAA welcomes rejection of additional investment restrictions for SMSFs

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SPAA is pleased SMSFs retain freedom to invest with no changes to in-house asset rules and welcomes consideration of a restricted licence to replace the accountants’ exemption. The Self-Managed Super

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Strong Aussie dollar causing pain for many expats

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Top tips to reduce the ‘ouch’ factor While the strong Aussie dollar is good news for some, one of the groups feeling the pinch is expats living in Australia who

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Mentor path to UNE Degree

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Graduates of Mentor Education Group’s Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) can now fast track their qualifications to a financial planning degree. An Articulation Agreement between the

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AFA calls for Collective Voice

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is calling on the profession to stand strong and united following the launch on 2 December of a powerful new group calling itself the

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Russell appoints new independent director for trustee outsourcing

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Upholding good governance crucial for superannuation funds Russell Investments has today announced the appointment of industry veteran Marian Carr as an independent director to its superannuation trustee board, further strengthening

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Call me

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Blondie came to town last week and I was fortunate to catch the grande dame of rock and was swept up with the rest of the crowd for her Call

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Advantages and disadvantages of an AFS License

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It is interesting to see recent commentary claiming that more and more advisers are making application for their own Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). While it’s been a long time

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ESG Research Australia unveils 2011 best practice equity research awards as 50th member signs up

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ESG Research Australia (ESG RA) today opened nominations for its second annual research awards, to be held in March 2011. The awards reward excellence in research by Australia’s broking community

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How to obtain the Holy Grail of Practice Ownership

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Practice ownership is the ultimate goal of most professional financial planners.  Being in control of one’s own destiny is the major reason many people seek a career in financial planning

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ACSA calls for nominees for 2011 custody award

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The Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) is calling for nominations for its annual awards which recognise outstanding contributors to the Australian custody and investment administration industry. Mr Paul Cutts, the

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