Financial Services Council welcomes Investment Manager Regime

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John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services Council, today welcomed the Federal Government’s changes to the income tax treatment of investment income of foreign funds. “The Investment Manager Regime was

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Ethics and Financial Advice: The Final Frontier

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I attach a report entitled “Ethics and Financial Advice: The Final Frontier” recently released by me to key stakeholders in the Financial Services Sector. The report outlines the results of

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MySuper promises the gift of lower fees

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The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation this week released the government’s response to the comprehensive review of the superannuation system chaired by Jeremy Cooper. Robin Bowerman, Head of Retail,

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The Principal Real Estate Investors 2011 Outlook

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“Fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” – Vincent Van Gogh Sailors and investors

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Actuaries support Government response to Cooper Review on super fund capital requirements and longevity risk

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (the Institute) has today welcomed the Government response to the Cooper Review, in particular for giving the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) prudential standards

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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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New research comparing capital requirements of banks and insurers in Australia

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New research into regulatory standards for banks and insurers has found that improved transparency would bring benefits and that some differences exist in the treatment of products that are economically

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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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FPA restructure and small business

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Greetings as we begin to prepare for XMAS. Well no shortage of activity in the industry  this month with the announcement of the restructure of the FPA to represent individual

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Financial planning going to market

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Financial planning is going to market – on screens, in newspapers and on radio – and the message will be that consumers need a plan and financial planners are professionals.

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