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When it comes to superannuation, the law of common sense often does not suffice, Patrick Jackson writes....

Superannuation

Superannuation funds must change their asset allocation to accommodate the evolving income and liquidity requirements of members, Mark Thomas writes....

Superannuation

The latest Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) data showed life insurance net profit after tax stood at $2.7 billion, with super making up a huge chunk....

Superannuation

APRA has admitted it doesn’t monitor the expenses of superannuation fund executives or trustees....

Financial planning

The financial services industry will pay $30 million less to be regulated after the Federal Government released details of the levies that it will be charged to fund the ...

Financial planning

Banks are being warned against high risk lending by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), as house prices continue to grow in many markets across the cou...

Superannuation

The ATO has confirmed the television advertising campaign launched to support Labor’s superannuation changes cost $16.56 million before it was terminated by the Abbott Go...

Financial planning

High levels of debt and house prices set up Australian banks for crash they are unlikely to survive without recourse to tax-payer funds. ...

Life/Risk

IAG’s acquisition of Westfarmer’s NZ underwriting operations has gained trans-Tasman competition sign-off....

Superannuation

The Federal Government has acknowledged the possibility that the FWC’s default fund processes might force some small MySuper funds to close....

Superannuation

With the increased scrutiny of self-managed super funds (SMSF) from the regulator, the soon-to-be-introduced penalty regime for trustees and the increasing diligence of S...

Funds management

The FSC has sought to scotch industry super claims that banks are offering incentives to employers on the selection of default funds....

Financial planning

The FSC has challenged the validity of moves by the FWC president, Justice Ross, to continue the review of default funds....

Superannuation

Macquarie Bank's David Barrett takes a closer look at the cost complexities of setting up a SMSF....

Financial planning

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority claims that, over time, its independence from Government has been eroded....

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