CPA Australia has caused consternation by rolling financial planning/advice services into its Public Accounting Service definition....
The Association of Financial Advisers has queried the validity of paperwork supporting calls for an extraordinary general meeting to pursue constitutional change....
Federal Treasurer, Scott Morrison, is maintaining his stance that there can be no concessions around the $500,000 concessional cap in the absence of real Budget savings....
The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O’Dwyer, accused the opposition of selectively and wrongly utilising Financial Ombudsman Service data to push for a...
A recent WA Supreme Court decision has established a precedent for TPD claimant rights in circumstances of bankruptcy....
The Australian Taxation Office has revealed the challenges and costs associated with implementation of the Government’s Budget super changes, particularly non-concessiona...
Those calling for an extraordinary general meeting of the AFA to change the constitution over LIF have taken to social media to rally support....
The ATO has warned large companies and multinationals against contrived arrangements to avoid or minimise their tax, following an investigation. ...
Industry Super Australia wants the banks to be subject to rules which impose a duty to ensure customers are left better off when moving super funds....
ASIC’s latest enforcement report had revealed the degree to which its Wealth Management Project identified issues within CommBank, NAB and Macquarie Bank....
BT Financial Group’s Bryan Ashenden argued that TTR strategies would remain valid despite the Budget changes....
The latest Four Corners report detailing problematic TPD claims-handling have served to reinforce the value of good life/risk advisers....
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...