SMSF trustees now only have to pay a flat $50 stamp duty fee when transferring business real property under new NSW State regulation, according to chartered accountancy f...
Sam Rubin looks at the Henry Review's recommendations on marginal tax rates and capital gains tax (CGT) and the effect they could have on the industry....
The capital gains tax cap contribution provides the perfect opportunity for small business owners looking to maximise their superannuation retirement savings, writes Step...
Offering individually managed accounts to high-net-worth clients can be a scalable solution for financial advisers, writes Damian Graham....
Amid growing media interest in the growth of these products, Dominic McCormick explains why exchange-traded funds are a useful tool but not a panacea. ...
There are significant rewards and opportunities for Australian financial planners who are prepared to transfer their skills overseas....
David Benney looks at the advantages and disadvantages of direct shares versus managed funds....
MLC's Jon de Fries explains why income protection insurance can be just as important for higher income earners and discusses some policy ownership issues....
AXA has launched an income-generating product aimed at people focused on consistent income heading into retirement rather than accumulating wealth....
Investors should consider the after-tax performance of their assets in relation to franking credits, writes Aaron Minney....
Investec Asset Management is looking to take advantage of what it sees as an opportunity in emerging market debt to acquire new investments from Australian institutional ...
Older savers using interest-bearing products receive tax break....
Reform of the tax system for managed investment trusts (MITs) announced on Friday will simplify the administration of managed funds, according to Federal Assistant Treasu...
Holding large value illiquid assets in a SMSF could prove problematic when a trust member dies. Deborah Wixted explains the obligations and options trustees and their fin...
Investment Trends names Navigator leading platform in a year marked by intense investment in specific improvements....
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....
It’s astonishing to see the FAAA now pushing for more advisers by courting "career changers" and international recruits,...
increased professionalism within the industry - shouldn't that say, FAR register almost halving in the last 24 months he...