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Superannuation
ASFA draws line in sand by rejecting the ability for people to hold directorships on multiple superannuation fund boards. ...
Superannuation
The FSC has told the Government that the default funds regime has become a closed shop favouring unions and some employers....
Financial planning
The increasing complexity of financial services legislation is responsible for the growing levels of frivolous legal claims against planners. ...
Superannuation
The FSC’s pre-Budget submission argues for the retention of LISC but with a pause on payments aligned to the pause in the higher SG....
Superannuation
Government warned significant insurance benefits could be lost if the small account super threshold is lifted to $4000 and then $6000....
Financial planning
Government claims its FOFA changes will generate $190 million in costs savings which should be passed through to consumers....
Financial planning
Industry Super Australia worries that changes to FOFA will bring conflicted remuneration back to financial advice....
Financial planning
The release of draft amendments to FOFA have been welcomed but representative bodies still to pick through the details...
Financial planning
Industry Super Australia wants the Government’s FSR process to traverse conflicts of interest and the role of sales and advice personnel....
Funds management
Treasury Group Limited increases funds under management by $1.6 billion in three months....
Financial planning
The AFA wants the Financial Systems Review to encompass both PI and the external dispute resolution processes....
Financial planning
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will take over the running of the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House in a bid to reduce the compliance burden employers fac...
Superannuation
The industry funds-backed AIST says the Financial Systems Inquiry should examine the risk inherent in SMSFs....
Financial planning
Consumer-dominated submissions reflect lack of confidence in watchdog. ...
Financial planning
The Auditor-General suggests APRA should consult more and give greater detail about financial sector levies....
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It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...