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The number of lost superannuation accounts is continuing to grow, despite the efforts of the Government and the industry....
Financial planning
A new guide has been released by the Australian Taxation Office to help tax advisers avoid falling into the trap of inadvertently marketing tax avoidance schemes....
Tools & guides
The introduction of paid parental leave last year enables parents to claim a fortnightly allowance for their recently born child. David O’Connell explains the eligi...
Financial planning
Suncorp chief executive warns of negative consumer impact of 'churn'....
Editorial
Despite negative forecasts, gold has managed to retain its value during turbulent market conditions. Dominic McCormick explains why this metal remains the one to watch....
Superannuation
The Government has been warned its proposed super changes could lead to greater complexity and cost....
Financial planning
The Federal Government has introduced legislation to Parliament to prevent price signalling between banks regarding mortgage rate increases....
Editorial
In its pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government, the Financial Planning Association called on the Government to implement a range of initiatives to support the cur...
Financial planning
ASFA wants the Government to extend capital gains tax relief for fund mergers to protect members' interests....
Financial planning
The Federal Government has committed to change the rules around trusts while acknowledging a longer-term fix is necessary....
Editorial
Mike Taylor writes that the recent Industry Super Network-commissioned surveys about opt-in only serve to distract attention from the reality of the changes: they will in...
Financial planning
The Government has been told it established AUSTRAC for its own purposes and that it, not the industry, should foot the bill....
Financial planning
Abolishing the age limit on the superannuation guarantee will promote consistency and fairness across the board, and give mature-age workers more choice about the age at ...
Financial planning
A panel of senior financial planners has warned that ‘opt-in’ will drive up costs and abrogate the fundamental relationship between advisers and clients....
Financial planning
Superannuation funds find it difficult to communicate with members on an opt-in basis....
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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...