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Superannuation
AIST has used its initial FSR submission to continue its push against conflicted remuneration, particularly asset-based fees....
Superannuation
AIST chief Tom Garcia says not-for-profit superannuation funds need to promote their brands to survive....
Policy & Regulation
The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Arthur Sinodinos, says ASIC will monitor FOFA changes to ensure they are meeting their objectives....
Superannuation
Satisfaction with the performance of superannuation funds has returned to pre-GFC levels, Roy Morgan research has found....
Financial planning
Four industry super funds sued by property manager have had claims against them increased and list of defendants expanded....
Editorial
In case financial planners have not noticed, the Abbott Government’s moves to change FOFA, either by regulation or legislative amendment, has been the subject of a concer...
Financial planning
Despite financial planning being the most valued service offered by a super fund, only a small percentage of members use it....
Editorial
Close watchers of the financial services industry will have noted that for a period of about 18 months to the end of 2013 an informal truce seemed to exist between the FP...
Superannuation
ISA uses SuperRatings figures to point to industry fund out-performance over retail funds. ...
Superannuation
The AIST says moving to ASX-type governance structures is inappropriate for superannuation funds. ...
Financial planning
The FPA has rebutted “rhetoric and scare-mongering” about best interests and consumer protection. ...
Financial planning
Industry funds defend the adequacy of RG 146 for their staff in delivering general advice. ...
Superannuation
APRA-regulated superannuation funds still looking to retain members attracted by SMSFs. ...
Superannuation
Two industry superannuation funds have broken ranks on the selection of default funds under modern awards. ...
Superannuation
SuperRatings claims industry funds are still cheaper in a MySuper environment and more likely to transfer members promptly....
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