Investor and SMSF interest in Direct Property continues to strengthen with forecast upswing in property cycle.

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Growth expected for retail property sector with retail rents increasing and retail sales likely to grow with improved labour market Charter Hall launches new retail property fund with 8.0 cpu

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Major merger reshapes super landscape

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Landmark consolidation move as AustralianSuper, Westscheme merge In one of the most significant moves in the superannuation industry, AustralianSuper, Australia’s largest industry fund, and fellow industry player, the 200,000-plus member

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FPA welcomes TFN legislation

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The FPA welcomes Friday’s announcement introducing draft legislation to enable Tax File Numbers (TFN) to be used by super funds as the primary source to identify superannuation accounts and match

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Resource Sector ETFs popular with SMSF Trustees

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Local Sector ETF specialist, Australian Index Investments (Aii), has seen increased interest in their resource-based ETFs from SMSF Trustees, with one in three ETF investments being held by DIY SMSFs.

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SPAA calls for action on annual contribution caps and excess contributions tax in Federal Budget submission

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SPAA says superannuation caps must be returned to pre 2009 levels The Self Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association has today called for excessively low superannuation contribution caps to be restored

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SPAA responds to exposure draft on art and collectables

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SPAA supports move to amend the sole purpose test in the SIS Act to allow self managed super funds to invest in art, collectables and personal use assets. The Self

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Opting in for a happy new year

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Australia Day marks the official end of summer holidays for me and so, now it’s almost February, it’s time to focus on the main issues affecting financial advisers in 2011.

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MCCA to release new products in 2011

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At the 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the MCCA Group that was held late last year, Dr. Aladin Zayegh on behalf of the Chairman Dr. Akhtar Kalam welcomed Mr.

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Let’s kickstart the retirement debate in 2011

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Greetings and Happy New Year First our thoughts are naturally with all the clients and colleagues affected by the recent floods. In particular the many regional advisors who are working

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Look out for signal to become ‘wealth builder’ – says HLB Mann Judd

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People need help to recognise when they are able to become ‘wealth builders’ as it’s too easy for them to miss the signal that says they are in prime position

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