The prospect of further Government changes to superannuation and the removal of tax breaks currently in place for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) is unthinkable, accordi...
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has indicated that if a share order is executed in two 'parcels' due to market conditions it will still be treated as a single acquir...
ASIC's settlement with the CBA sees the BOQ and Macquarie Bank left to face Storm Financial litigation....
The financial services industry seems to be slightly oversupplied by financial advisers, brokers and dealers, according to the Clarius Skills Index....
For financial planners looking to secure a loan, making a good first impression with the lender is crucial, according to NAB national manager for financial planner bankin...
Extended powers for APRA should not be granted without the requirement for accountability....
Risk product features have become one of the top drivers of satisfaction among independent financial advisers, according to the 2012 Macquarie Life Satisfaction Survey....
Regardless of the final shape of the FSC's proposed risk insurance framework, significant change is inevitable for the businesses of risk advisers, according to Guardian ...
Government urged to delay implementation date for SuperStream in face of technical hurdles....
APRA outlines capital adequacy and solvency standards ahead of amendments to Life Act....


After last month’s surprise hold, the Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its latest interest rate decision....
Libby Roy has been appointed as an independent non-executive director on the board of AZ NGA....
A professional year supervisor has been banned for five years after advice provided by his provisional relevant provider was deemed to be inappropriate, the first time th...
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...
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...