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Editorial

The Coalition signaled early that one of its first priorities if it won Government at the 2013 Federal Election would be 'Son of Wallis' – essentially an update of the Fi...

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Policy & Regulation

Federal Government set to deliver pre-election promises with raft of proposed FOFA amendments including grandfathering and opt-in changes....

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Superannuation

Sinodinos says industry funds who claim to have out-performed their retail peers should have nothing to fear from a more competitive environment....

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Superannuation

A new survey has revealed narrow majority support for making super funds subject to the same rules as publicly-listed companies....

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Superannuation

Industry super funds’ board structure has helped them achieve “superior returns” for their members, says ISA....

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Financial planning

The FPA is continuing to pursue enshrinement of the term ‘financial planner/adviser’ amid Government consideration of FOFA changes....

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Superannuation

Assistant Treasurer, Senator Arthur Sinodinos says APRA is examining whether super funds investment in a new publishing venture breaches the sole purpose test....

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Superannuation

Industry funds may be obliged to appoint a majority of independent directors....

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Financial planning

Sinodinos signals the Government’s approach to FOFA will be made public before Christmas....

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Superannuation

A Senator has asked ASIC to look into the potential conflict of interests in the establishment of a new media outlet fully financed by three industry super funds....

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Editorial

It was probably inevitable that within two months of gaining office and with a minimum of fuss, the Coalition Government has sought to undo some of the last legislative a...

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Superannuation

Incoming First State Super chairman Neil Cochrane admits resigning multiple positions to remove conflicts of interest....

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Financial planning

Sinodinos signals changes on FOFA conflicted remuneration based on more specifics....

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Financial planning

Sinodinos confirms Government’s intentions and timetable on FOFA changes along with moratorium on major change during Financial Systems Review....

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Policy & Regulation

The financial services industry has broadly welcomed the Government’s move to abolish the proposed tax on super earnings over $100,000....

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