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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) today released the industry’s first accreditation programme for self-managed super fund (SMSF) education providers...

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DAVID SHIRLOW argues super should still be considered an option for high-income clients as a means of paying for life insurance....

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Australia is heading for a “train wreck” unless it acts to address poor savings habits, according to the results of a report prepared by Canberra-based economic forecasti...

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The Australian superannuation system is creating two distinct groups of retirees - the haves and the have nots - according to a report released today by the National Cent...

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OFM Investment Group is set to increase its product manufacturing capabilities with plans to launch a number of offerings specifically focusing on post-retirement product...

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A Brisbane broker has been forced to accept a permanent injunction preventing him from granting clients early access to their superannuation lump sums....

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Challenger-owned adviser group Garrisons has struck a deal with education provider Tribeca to provide its authorised representatives with the opportunity to offer advice ...

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The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) has welcomed changes to the superannuation and retirement income system following an announcement by the Federal ...

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Financial advisers and accountants may still benefit from establishing strategic alliances with each other in relation to providing advice on self managed super funds (SM...

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Retiree couples need an annual income of $43,350 to achieve a ‘comfortable’ retirement lifestyle, while singles need $32,800 according to new research released by the Ass...

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The findings of the Australian Taxation Office’s recent SMSF Compliance Review benchmarking study requires closer consideration, says Kevin Smith....

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a blunt message to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) warning the honeymoon period in its regulation of the sector ...

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