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....
AMP has settled on two court proceedings: one class action which affected superannuation members and a second regarding insurer policies. ...
ASIC has released the results of the latest adviser exam, with August’s pass mark improving on the sitting from a year ago. ...
The inquiry into the collapse of Dixon Advisory and broader wealth management companies by the Senate economics references committee will not be re-adopted. ...
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...