'Does ASIC have the power and the resources to fulfil its task as corporate watchdog?' is the question the Australian Senate is asking as part of its review of the regula...

ANZ sells its Super Concepts business to SuperIQ as it plots new strategy on SMSFs. ...

A new analysis suggests the push by the major banks into planning and life insurance is not yet paying the dividends they hoped for. ...

Given the manner in which the financial planning and accounting communities have been pushed even more closely together by FOFA and TASA, it is worth reflecting upon the ...

A choice of licensing options now faces accountants who want to handle SMSF business, so it’s important for them and advisers that they make the appropriate choice, write...

Investors are increasingly convinced of the real estate story, attracted by a healthy income return and long-term capital growth without the volatility of the share marke...

While the SMSF advice space may have changed with the introduction of limited licensing, it is the concept of an SMSF profession that remains paramount, according to Andr...

Recent technology take-up has helped drive SMSFs, according to the director of strategy for Bravura Solutions, Darren Stevens....

After a substantial part of the year when employers and employees seem to have been marking time in terms of job recruitment, things may be about to change, write Andrew ...

As SMSF regulatory reform puts the spotlight on the relationship between accountants and financial advisers, David Clatworthy looks at how the relationship may evolve in ...

Administration technology is helping drive down costs and forcing consolidation in the SMSF sector....

A new analysis suggests recent legislative change will increase the scope for financial planners to work with accountants in the SMSF advice space. ...

On the back of comments made by ASIC commissioner Greg Tanzer, SPAA has welcomed the regulator's recognition and acknowledgement of professional service providers in the ...

Chan Naylor has announced a commercial partnership with online platform provider NowInfinity to provide what both companies describe as a "real-time tailored" SMSF soluti...