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Funds management

Platform provider Praemium has posted its maiden underlying half year profit with growth in its SMA and funds management arms boosting the group...

Superannuation

The Federal Treasury has taken the heat out of suggestions it’s Tax Expenditure Statements is a policy signal on super tax concessions....

Financial planning

The ABA is backing the Federal Government’s recommendation of co-regulation as a solution to FOFA issues....

Life/Risk

Novion Property Group is “on track to achieve” its 2015 financial year targets ahead of its proposed merger with Federation Centres....

Accounting

Business models will need to change for accountants to continue to service super sector....

Superannuation

SMSF Association’s Andrea Slattery cautions against altering super tax concessions....

Financial planning

Chronican departure sees Mark Whelan elevated to ANZ CEO role reporting to Group CEO, Mike Smith....

Superannuation

Challenger is surfing an annuities wave generated by retiring baby boomers....

Financial planning

ANZ reports solid December with Global Wealth making important contribution....

Accounting

Accountants have marked advice as the key to their sustainability, with practice owners confirming they “need to act” on falling profit margins and sluggish growth. ...

Accounting

Former AMP executive, Kath Bowler aims to help accountants navigate the complex licensing regime brought about by the FOFA reforms....

Financial planning

New analysis points to planning firms having no escape from an increasing compliance burden....

Editorial

The industry funds are seeking to play the consumer protection card in their defence of the default funds under modern awards regime but the real beneficiaries of the sta...

Financial planning

The FPA has renewed its call for the Government to make up-front advice fees tax deductible and has urged the Budget impact be assessed by the Productivity Commission....

Policy & Regulation

The AFA has been accredited with the TPB, allowing eligible members a new avenue to seek registration with the board. ...

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