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Superannuation

The workings of franking credits within a SMSF continue to cause confusion, according to SPAA's Graeme Colley....

Life/Risk

Life insurer TAL has unveiled a new technology solution for its latest partner, which it says aligns the group insurance market with global standards for the first time. ...

Financial planning

A South Australian mortgage broker has pleaded guilty to five charges of giving false or misleading information on home loan applications worth over $500,000....

Funds management

Declining satisfaction with relationship managers is hampering overall satisfaction with the four major banks.Declining satisfaction with relationship managers is hamperi...

Financial planning

Grandfathering has the potential to split the ranks of financial planners into two camps. ...

Funds management

Regulator says thirteenth EU will conclude planned Trio action....

Financial planning

Lonsec has rated yet another ETF offering – this time the four Australian ETFs of Market Vectors ETFs – the ETF business of US-based investment manager Van Eck Global....

Financial planning

AXA Investment Management has launched a new product into the Australian market aimed at helping Australians overcome longevity issues....

Editorial

As the shadow of the Global Financial Crisis finally passes, the popular ‘safety in cash’ philosophy seems to have departed too. But with an ageing population and the mem...

Funds management

The major four banks have hit an 18-year high in personal customer satisfaction levels, with the Commonwealth Bank reporting the highest proportion of customers in the ‘v...

People & Products

AMP Capital has reaffirmed its commitment to the SMSF market by appointing a former NAB executive to the newly created role of head of SMSF....

People & Products

Life insurer TAL is hiring a UK start-up venture entrepreneur to take up the newly created executive role which will focus specifically on innovation and the “disruption ...

Financial planning

Risk-focused dealer group Synchron is strongly considering going to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over a particular dealer group charging advi...

Superannuation

New research confirms that those migrating from retail master trusts and industry super funds to SMSFs are motivated by returns and fees....

Funds management

ASIC urges investors to be aware of the risks associated with FX trading....

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Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...

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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...

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The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....

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ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....

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