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Financial planning

New shadow finance roles appointed as Hume exits

The Coalition has announced a new shadow treasurer and minister for financial services, while Jane Hume will exit the shadow ministry....

Financial planning

FAAA welcomes Coalition’s ambitious 30k adviser target

The association has expressed its support for the Opposition’s commitment to making financial advice a “national priority”, alongside its bold target of reaching 30,000 a...

Financial planning

Coalition’s Taylor commits to advice reforms within 100 days

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has vowed to introduce a bill to legislate a raft of financial services reforms if the Coalition is elected....

Superannuation

CFS urges fix for 15-year-old super choice failing

The former Howard Government never went far enough on superannuation choice in 2005 and the Government should not baulk at addressing the problem this year, according to ...

Superannuation

Morrison’s election doesn’t guarantee super policy stability

Rice Warner has warned that the Coalition’s election doesn’t mean the superannuation industry will see a period of policy stability, with some areas of possible reform in...

Superannuation

Industry funds mark both parties down on Age Pension taper

Industry funds body, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has marked down both the Labor Party and the Coalition for failing to address the Age Pension tap...

Financial planning

Financial planners need to prepare for alternative election outcomes

The outcome of this year’s Federal election could have differing impacts for financial planners regarding each parties’ views on superannuation and tax....