FEDERAL BUDGET
Editorial
Mike Taylor writes that planners and the Government need to reflect upon how they were once again outflanked by the industry funds in the battle for the hearts and minds ...
Accounting
The Institute of Public Accountants has renewed calls for a lifting in superannuation concessional contribution caps....
Editorial
One thing seems certain about the Treasurer, Joe Hockey’s first Federal Budget. It will be tight. ...
Superannuation
ASFA calls for debate on superannuation tax concessions to be based on accurate data. ...
Superannuation
ICAA urges the Government to provide wider access to tax deductions for personal superannuation contributions. ...
Editorial
Grandfathering – specifically the transition of pre-existing commission-based advice fees into the new FOFA arrangements – was an industry football that kept getting kick...
Editorial
It was probably inevitable that within two months of gaining office and with a minimum of fuss, the Coalition Government has sought to undo some of the last legislative a...
Funds management
Australians need to prepare for at least two decades in retirement as life expectancy increases....
Superannuation
The Financial Services Council has applauded the Government for confirming its commitment to increase the Superannuation Guarantee Charge to 12 per cent as part of its re...
Superannuation
New data shows it was the over-65s who were most optimistic following the election result. ...
Superannuation
Maybe it’s the necessary evil, but superannuation change is not only necessary, it’s also inevitable. Bryan Ashenden states the case. ...
Policy & Regulation
Concern expressed that Budget deficit may see retention of Labor’s move to tax pension earnings in excess of $100,000....
Superannuation
Concerns have been expressed that badly-run SMSFs may yet impose costs on Federal Budget. ...
Superannuation
Newly elected FSC chairman Greg Cooper said the Coalition’s financial services policies would deliver certainty and stability to Australian retirees....
Superannuation
Expert panel advocates finding a concessional caps’ sweet spot and limiting lump sums....
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Podcast
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...