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Hunter Hall’s independent directors hang tough and reject the upgraded WHSP and Pinnacle bids.

30 April

Policy & Regulation

Industry funds reject grandfathering rebates

Industry superannuation funds group, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has rejected the...

Workers need to find advice on income protection that can be rebated so that is it not just about selling a product, according to Omniwealth.

15 April

Policy & Regulation

We’re not rorters say accountants

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand have defended the tax deductibility of accountancy advice, vowing...

11 April

Policy & Regulation

ASIC overstepping in approving responsible managers

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is causing headaches for Australian Financial Services...

Sep 30 2019 - 5:15pm

Bonds: The Shifting Investment Landscape

Western Asset CIO Ken Leech shares his thoughts about lower inflation expectations, declining market sentiment,...

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BNY Mellon Investment Management has been awarded a mandate from Commonwealth Bank Group Superannuation scheme.

29 March

Policy & Regulation

SG increase "critical" says ASFA

Moving the super guarantee to 12 per cent is critical to improve retirement income adequacy, according to the...

Australian superannuation funds have been warned of the risks of tilting equity portfolios to maximise the benefits of franking credits.

26 March

Policy & Regulation

Mitigate risks to avoid LRBA ban says SMSFA

An outright ban on limited recourse borrowing arrangements could be avoided by just addressing risk factors,...

Licensees have been urged to pre-arm themselves with replacement premium registers to counter accusations of churn.

28 February

Policy & Regulation

ASIC to look into MiFID II impacts

ASIC has engaged UNSW to survey Australian fund managers that may be impacted by the European Union’s MiFID II...

Sep 30 2019 - 4:15pm

Determining the real value of managed accounts

Managed accounts have long been promoted for their client benefits, but what is their real impact on client...

Praemium

27 February

Policy & Regulation

Foster Stockbroking director banned

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has banned director of Foster Stockbroking, Mark Joseph...

The Victorian Supreme Court has prevented a law firm from proceeding with a proposed class action against IOOF in relation to allegations that it breached its obligations or engaged in misconduct.

26 February

Policy & Regulation

Key changes urged to Age Pension means test

The Institute of Actuaries has urged the Government to consider imposing a dollar cap on the value of the family...

22 February

Policy & Regulation

Perth accountant jailed for tax fraud

Perth-based accountant, Shane Read, has been sentenced in the Perth District Court to four years’ jail for tax...

ASIC’s licence exemption for fintechs to test products without a licence would not make a ‘material difference’ to everybody across the industry.

17 December

Policy & Regulation

Fair redundancy, retirement scheme payments on horizon

The Coalition Government is reforming genuine redundancy and early retirement scheme payments as part of its...

6 December

Policy & Regulation

Planning licensees amongst biggest ASIC funders

The new industry funding model for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission will see financial...

3 December

Policy & Regulation

ASIC penalises Berndale Capital Securities

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has cancelled a Melbourne-based OTC derivative issuer’s...

The Association of Financial Advisers wants key changes imposed on insurers including a ban on underwriting insurance at time of claim.

30 November

Policy & Regulation

ASIC cancels Financial Circle’s licence

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has cancelled the Australian financial services licence and...

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned licensees it is cracking down on instances where comprehensive advice is delivered under the guide of ‘general advice’.

29 November

Policy & Regulation

ASIC lays 13 dishonesty charges on former planner

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has charged a former Melbourne financial planner with 13...

Acorn Capital has recommitted to its dividend target policy, subject to the firm having sufficient profit and cashflow.

29 November

Policy & Regulation

Tim Wilson to pit WAM against ACOSS on dividend refunds

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, Tim Wilson, will this Friday publicly compare the...

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30 September 2019

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30 September 2019

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9 October 2019

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Women in Financial Services 2019

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Payback, unfortunately I do not know anyone in NSW that I could personally recommend, but word...

Banks urged to show leniency on grandfathering loans1 day 14 hours ago

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Bob we provide more benefits then the normal retail planner. Best advice in the market place...

ASIC issues warning on general advice1 day 14 hours ago

GT

I'll sell my book and join you in the general advice department. Sounds like a pretty easy...

ASIC issues warning on general advice1 day 14 hours ago

policy and regulation

ARTICLES

Industry funds reject grandfathering rebates

We’re not rorters say accountants

ASIC overstepping in approving responsible managers

Bonds: The Shifting Investment Landscape

SG increase "critical" says ASFA

Mitigate risks to avoid LRBA ban says SMSFA

ASIC to look into MiFID II impacts

Determining the real value of managed accounts

Foster Stockbroking director banned

Key changes urged to Age Pension means test

Perth accountant jailed for tax fraud

Fair redundancy, retirement scheme payments on horizon

Planning licensees amongst biggest ASIC funders

ASIC penalises Berndale Capital Securities

ASIC cancels Financial Circle’s licence

ASIC lays 13 dishonesty charges on former planner

Tim Wilson to pit WAM against ACOSS on dividend refunds

Bonds: The Shifting Investment Landscape

Determining the real value of managed accounts

The managed accounts must-haves

Build a Strong Core

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Industry Super Planner

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