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Superannuation

New processes for rollovers are proof the superannuation industry can govern itself in many areas where the Government has imposed red tape, according to Link Group....

Superannuation

The Institute of Chartered Accountants argues it's time to review borrowing within SMSFs before it becomes a problem....

Funds management

Finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific region are expected to sign an agreement today facilitating the seamless transition of funds between Asian and Australian economie...

Financial planning

IMB Building Society believes recent spike confirms relevance of First Home Saver accounts....

Financial planning

The major planning organisations are already gearing up to meet with the new Abbott Government ministers....

Financial planning

Industry organisations have called on the incoming Coalition Government to stand by its promise of restoring stability to the sector. ...

Financial planning

ASIC’s senior executive leader Ged Fitzpatrick has defended the role of fast-tracked pre-election regulatory change in the wake of RG148....

Financial planning

The major planning organisations expect the newly-elected Coalition Government to deliver on the promised changes to FOFA....

Financial planning

Count Financial’s David Lane expresses concern at the undisclosed nature of payments used to lure planners....

Superannuation

SMSF trustees have had another duty imposed on them by the Federal Government, but it appears some practitioners are taking a worryingly minimalist approach to meeting th...

Editorial

With Parliament prorogued and the advice reform agenda incomplete, many in the financial services industry are left wondering ‘what now?’, writes Cecilia Storniolo....

Superannuation

A new research centre that focuses on superannuation and brings together the CSIRO and a number of universities has been launched today....

Superannuation

Coalition uses leaders’ debate to claim the Government is ready to fiddle with super....

Superannuation

Federal Treasurer knocks back financial services inquiry if Government re-elected....

Editorial

Financial planner recruitment and migration within the financial services industry is virtually on hold until after the 7 September Federal Election....

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