FASEA a major hurdle for SMSF advice

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Last week, FASEA released a consultation paper on the adviser examination that will be in place from January 1, 2019. This release completed a suite of FASEA position papers, from

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Productivity Commission’s “best in show” would hamstring advice and stymie innovation

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On May 29, the Productivity Commission released their draft report on efficiency and competitiveness in the superannuation industry. The draft report starts to focus on a process that commenced in

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Advisers should care about FASEA’s draft code of ethics

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Somewhat lost amongst industry discussion of the impending increase in adviser education requirements has been the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority’s (FASEA) consultation on a new code of ethics.

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Many advisers not ready for the downsizer contribution

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The downsizer contribution is set to allow those over age 65 to contribute the sale proceeds of their home to super. The start date of 1 July, 2018 is approaching

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knowIT Group continues to grow

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Specialist financial services software company knowIT Group has expanded its team to 10 with four appointments. Wayne Wilson, CEO of knowIT Group, said the appointments enhance the technical and legislative

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