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Towers Perrin will take on the administration, actuarial and consulting services for the News Limited superannuation funds after the media group decided to switch from it...

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While master trusts are a big part of the local scene they have yet to make a real impact in the UK market. JASON SPITS looks at why the market is set to change in the ne...

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The changing face of superannuation has opened new markets for planners to service. While small scale super has been an easy target, Chris Kelaher examines how planners c...

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While an ever increasing part of the workforce looks towards retiring, the funds flowing into retirement income products remains strong. <B>Jason Spits</B> examines where...

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Educated investors are no longer willing to put up with financial plans which don't meet their needs but advisers have ways to protect themselves as <B>John Wilkinson</B>...

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Allocated pensions first became popular in the early nineties and many of these will be a decade old soon. Unfortunately this can mean trouble for those who hold them. AM...

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Australia needs to move away from dependence on lump sum superannuation payouts and into retirement income streams. <B>Kieran Dell</B> examines how new products can help ...

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While the Rolling Stones sang 'You can't always get what you want', that hasn't stopped planners seeking the ideal product. <B>JULIA NEWBOULD</B> examines what advisers a...

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The recent changes in taxation have altered the retirement income streams landscape. JOHN PERRI and ANDREW LOWE examine where the opportunities now lie. ...

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Financial planners are steering away from self managed super funds (SMSFs), due to a lack of confidence about advising on the sector, according to Strategist Group di-rec...

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The capabilities of asset managers should be carefully considered when selecting a pooled super trust, with a focus on the areas of weakness, according to van Eyk directo...

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ASIC has cancelled the AFSL of an advice firm associated with Shield and First Guardian collapses, and permanently banned its responsible manager. ...

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