Leading superannuation barrister Noel Davis says it’s time for the Government to consider legislating to require super benefits to be paid as pensions rather than lump su...
Investment adviser to four industry funds given 21 days to file defence in $14 million damages suit relating to breach of agreement....
The Federal Government has acknowledged the possibility that the FWC’s default fund processes might force some small MySuper funds to close....
Regulatory and legislative change has become the biggest threat to Australian businesses, an Aon risk survey has revealed. ...
Speculation surrounding Federal Budget changes to super is fostering uncertainty among pre-retirees and discouraging them from saving, an accountant believes. ...
Superannuation industry bodies have welcomed the deferral of the start date for the choice product dashboard by 12 months. ...
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to expand rural lending and agribusiness after $1.78 billion purchase of Rural Finance Corporation of Victoria....
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has expressed its concern over the Federal Government’s “ad hoc” decision on retirement income policy....
The Coalition is rolling out simplified and “substantially pre-prepared” tax forms allowing Australian residents to lodge returns from a smartphone or tablet device. ...
Over the past 12 months the global equities sector has seen the highest number of new product entrants since before the onset of the global financial crisis....
The FSCP has issued a written direction to an adviser who charged clients “extraordinary fees” for inappropriate and conflicted advice, as well as encouraged them to swit...
ASIC has cancelled the AFSL of an advice firm associated with Shield and First Guardian collapses, and permanently banned its responsible manager. ...
ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...