Separation surge, super and pensions: what’s top of mind for advisers

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When clients separate, advisers face an ethics-related question: can they advise one or both? How can advisers manage a conflict of interest? Since the COVID pandemic, BT’s Technical Services team

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As EOFY approaches, what’s top of mind for advisers?

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With the end of the current financial year fast approaching, BT is sharing the top questions advisers are asking its technical team. “This year-end, there is a mixed bag of

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Market conditions driving adviser-client conversations

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Social security measures relating to the age pension are among the most popular regulatory topics for Australia’s financial advisers, based on the questions they are asking BT’s technical team. Top

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Seniors Health Card, property, inflation and work test are top of mind for advisers

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More Australians are expected to be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card soon, due to an imminent regulatory change aimed at easing cost of living pressures for seniors. In

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Top EOFY technical tips for advisers

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In addition to the usual year-end to-do list for financial advisers, in the mix this year are changes regarding downsizer contributions, the superannuation guarantee and the Covid-related measure on minimum

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Top 5 Budget-related technical topics for advisers

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The Federal Budget’s focus was on addressing cost of living pressures and, although it was extremely quiet on superannuation, there was nonetheless healthy adviser interest in some of the proposed

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COVID resurgence top of mind for financial advisers

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In the September 2021 quarter, COVID continued to be top of mind for advisers and their clients – and understandably so, as the Delta variant had forced, at one point,

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Advisers focus on getting back to business as COVID relief ends

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Advisers are focusing on proactive strategies for clients, with superannuation and particularly contributions top of mind, as social security measures take a back seat. In the March quarter, the top

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Delayed plans to downsize now in sight for Australian retirees

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COVID-19 continued to be a dominant theme in Australians’ conversations with their financial advisers in the final quarter of 2020, as clients realise their plans to downsize for lifestyle or

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