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The SMSF Association has welcomed the establishment of the single disciplinary system for advisers but said the Government needs to reshape some of the proposed measures....

Financial advice

A Parliamentary Committee has found that the Hayne Royal Commission failed to adequately scrutinise industry superannuation fund structures and the Australian Prudential ...

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has confirmed it is closely monitoring the delivery of financial advice by superannuation funds against the terms of ...

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Legalsuper has signed up to a new intrafund advice delivery deal with major administrator, Link. ...

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One-third of Australians near retirement have not received advice, despite the process of retirement becoming more complicated, according to a report....

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Politicians and financial advisers may see the actions of superannuation funds in denying members the ability to pay external advisers as an issue, but no one has filed t...

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Major retail industry superannuation fund, REST has announced the insourcing of its general advice offering including the provision of phone-based general advice services...

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As COVID-19 social security measures have ended, the most asked about topics from financial advisers during the first quarter of the year were on longer-term retirement p...

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Superannuation legislation, product development, and governance and technology will have a huge impact on the personal investments market, according to Rice Warner....

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Retirement planning tools currently available might not reflect best practice when it comes to determining and allowing for life expectancy, according to Optimum Pensions...

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The regulator has increased Macquarie Bank’s liquidity and operational risk capital requirements after the firm had “persistent difficulties” in meeting its obligations. ...

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The increase in health insurance premiums has driven up the overall cost of retirement in December, according to data from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Aust...

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Grant Banner

From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...

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Kevin Gorman

Super director remuneration ...

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Anthony Asher

No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...

4 months 4 weeks ago

Superannuation funds have thrown their support behind the QAR reforms but want a “clear statement” that they will not be required to check all member SOAs....

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Amid Australians’ growing penchant for seamless digital experiences, an industry professional believes the most successful superannuation funds will be looking to leverag...

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With sticky inflation plaguing Australian and global markets, super funds have seen their first negative monthly return since October 2023....

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