Recommending insurance in a self-managed super fund can be a complicated process. Troy Smith explores the factors involved in placing insurance in a SMSF and answers some...
ING Australia's Troy Smith takes a look at tax issues and asks whether there is a way to wrench a few dollars back into your client's pocket?...
Troy Smith discusses the tax implications of holding trauma cover, and receiving payouts for it, in super....
Does borrowing inside superannuation warrant further consideration, asks TROY SMITH....


AMP has agreed in principle to settle an advice and insurance class action that commenced in 2020 related to historic commission payment activity. ...
Advice firms are increasing their base salaries by as much as $50k to attract talent, particularly seeking advisers with a portable book of clients, but equity offerings ...
ASIC has released the results of the latest financial adviser exam, held in November 2025....
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...