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Financial planning

ASFA has called for the Government and regulators to mandate data standards and provide a stable policy platform that will support investment in systems and processes....

Financial planning

New State Street research confirms the success of the Australian superannuation system but urges a lift in the super guarantee....

Financial planning

Financial planners remain in the throes of change and the end of the financial year will present further challenges. But sticking to tried and tested tax strategies may s...

Financial planning

In the lead up to the end of the financial year, Bradley Eppingstall explains the eight steps investors need to consider when reviewing their tax position....

Life/Risk

The Government is seeking comment on an options paper it released today to address unfair terms included in insurance contracts....

Financial planning

Treasurer Wayne Swan has announced the Government’s report into the Henry Review will be released before the Federal Budget in May....

Editorial

The Government's failure to release the Henry Tax Review has angered financial planners....

Editorial

Following the Government's prescription for better managed investment schemes disclosure, Brendan Ivers explains how these changes have affected the industry....

Financial planning

ASFA has supported amendment proposals made by the Government around borrowing in super arrangements....

Financial planning

Government tax and consumer protection proposals made in recent days appear to have put the spotlight on common industry practices around borrowing in super....

Financial planning

Whether you are for or against commissions doesn’t matter anymore, according to the managing director of Elixir Consulting, Sue Viskovic....

Financial planning

The leaders of the Financial Planning Association and the Association of Financial Advisers have indicated they will discuss a possible merger of the two competing bodies...

Financial planning

There could be changes in the 2010 Federal Budget to the way gearing in super operates, although there has not yet been any official indication from the Government, accor...

Financial planning

The Industry Super Network has paid for new research into financial planning. The research predicts a rosy future for intra-fund advice, but little change for holistic ad...

Financial planning

Financial services licensees are continuing to scratch their heads over a way to communicate the value of advice....

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