APRA
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....
Financial planning
Australia’s financial regulators have joined forces to back central clearing on dealer-traded derivatives....
Superannuation
AIST has used its initial FSR submission to continue its push against conflicted remuneration, particularly asset-based fees....
Accounting
The ICAA has defended the ATO’s SMSF jurisdiction while suggesting consumers need to take more responsibility for their advice outcomes....
Editorial
If financial planners were given a choice between the model underpinning the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal and that underpinning the Financial Ombudsman Service, wha...
Superannuation
Concentration of funds will challenge viability of new default fund products....
Superannuation
APRA has revised six of its superannuation reporting standards after complaints of confusion from key stakeholders....
Superannuation
ASIC and APRA jointly clarify the need for consistent information on MySuper products....
Editorial
The executive director of the Revenue Group within the Federal Treasury, Rob Heferen, made a very important point to last month’s SPAA conference in Brisbane: any change ...
Editorial
MySuper and the default funds under modern awards regime have been areas of controversy for many months but, as Mike Taylor writes, the actions of the Fair Work Commissio...
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