There’s a new Wrap in town!

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MLC & NAB Wealth’s new full service wrap platform, MLC Wrap, is now open for business. MLC Wrap leverages the strengths of the Navigator and MasterKey Custom platforms, creating a

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‘Opt-in’ a policy lock out that would harm Australians

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has warned that recent alarmist ‘opt-in’ arguments advocated by sections of the trade union superannuation movement would result in poor savings and retirement outcomes for

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SPAA National Conference: SPAA predicts year of clarity for SMSFs

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SPAA will work towards resolution of the excess contributions tax issue for investors and replacement of the accountants’ exemption as new SMSF issues emerge The Self Managed Super Fund Professionals’

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J.P. Morgan wins City Super mandate

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J.P. Morgan to act as custodian for merged LG Super and City Super fund City Super, the superannuation fund for current and former employees of Brisbane City Council, has appointed

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SMSF sector set for further growth as trustees say they outperform large super funds, new SPAA / Russell research says

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Contribution cap limit has $15.1 billion impact Investments outside SMSFs are key to asset allocation SMSF trustees prefer partnership approach The Self-managed superfund Professionals Association of Australia (SPAA) and Russell

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Actuaries call for longevity risk focus – including new generation annuities – in Federal Budget

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (the Institute) has today urged the Government to prioritise longevity risk policies, including development of a new generation variable annuities market, to meet the

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Industry super fund consolidation: The big getting bigger

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Australia’s top 10 industry superannuation funds have widened their market dominance in the sector as industry consolidation – coupled with organic growth – has prompted the emergence of a new

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Wholesale and Retail Clients Future of Financial Advice

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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 As part of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms, the Government announced that it would consider the appropriateness of the distinction between wholesale and retail clients

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AvSuper sets new member service and engagement standards with end to end financial technology

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Member centric online calculator raises the bar for super industry Boutique super fund AvSuper has unveiled a sophisticated online calculator that sets new standards in member service and engagement via

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Russell targets after-tax returns for super funds

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Russell Investments is tackling a gap in the market for a comprehensive after-tax solution for super funds with the launch of its first Australian fund specifically tailored to enhance after-tax

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