A centre-left think tank believes there is no proof that mandating independent directors on not-for-profit superannuation funds would enhance fund performance....

ATO deputy commissioner warns that SMSF trustees should not view their funds as “set and forget” exercises....

Changes to SIS-related lump sum and disability income products inside superannuation will set more stringent requirements for pay-outs, DEXX&R reports...

CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ release ATO-approved SMSF trustee education program....

Financial advisers are being urged to educate their clients about the importance of estate planning....

Private wealth and boutique adviser groups have topped the list of planners and clients with high levels of funds under advice according to data gathered in this year’s M...

Private wealth and boutique adviser groups have topped the list of planners and clients with high levels of funds under advice according to data gathered in this year’s M...

The FSC announces John Brogden has stepped down as Financial Services Council chief. ...

The full acquisition of ANZ Trustees by Equity Trustees has been completed with the two groups now set to begin a five year referral and product development agreement....

If life insurance policies fail to meet the client’s – and adviser’s – expectations, certain questions must be answered, Col Fullagar writes. ...

Super funds have received a deadline extension to 1 July 2015 for compliance with fee and cost disclosure requirements....

Shine Lawyers is set to launch as class action against Sandhurst Trustees after securing a Federal Court ruling relating to the $30 million collapse of failed property le...

Equity Trustees (EQT) has been appointed as trustee and custodian of The Executive Superannuation Fund. ...

APRA has admitted it doesn’t monitor the expenses of superannuation fund executives or trustees....