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In an effort to meet the Federal Government's short-form product disclosure statement (PDS) reforms, MLC has released simpler short-form documents for three of its leadin...
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Professional Investment Services (PIS) warns that Shorten's approach of introducing FOFA in tranches has inherent dangers....
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The use of more hands-on, low-cost administration services can lower the balance threshold of where an SMSF becomes economic to the low $100,000s, according to Sharesight...
Financial planning
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has announced a partnership with AXA and MLC to provide its 22,000 members with a comprehensive financial services package....
Financial planning
Despite the market volatility, latest data indicates financial planners and paraplanners are still in demand....
Financial planning
Sequential Project Services has announced that its new targeted review product is now being used by AMP Financial Planners Association (AFPA), Hillross Advisers Associati...
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced the appointment of Brett Bassett as Queensland regional commissioner....
Policy & Regulation
Canadian financial planning and life insurance expert Bruce Etherington has compared Australia's current round of Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms to previous ex...
Financial planning
The Government has introduced legislation into Parliament that will strengthen the obligations of company directors and ensure superannuation payments are made to employe...
Funds management
West Australian financial services group Wealth Management Partners has taken a stake in Perth-based accountancy and consultancy firm Stantons International Services, whi...
Editorial
Alexei Piltiaev explains how implementing the right software solution can help financial planning businesses tackle the compliance and administration issues flowing from ...
Financial planning
The corporate regulator has finalised proceedings in the Supreme Court of New South Wales against property development company Great Northern Developments Pty Ltd (Great ...
Financial planning
Macquarie Private Wealth has launched a training and education program for its advisers, which the group says will provide support in client service and business developm...
Financial planning
Providers of superannuation products and simple managed investment schemes will have just over a year to adapt to new Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) requirements, und...
Financial planning
Russell Investments has expanded its industry and government fund offering, with the appointment of a new sector head and the launch of a new consulting service....
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