The Cooper Review has been warned that a substantial gap exists between the audit standards required by ASIC and those allowed with respect to SMSFs....
A further preliminary report from the Cooper Review regarding its new MySuper proposal argues that trailing commissions should become a thing of the past....
The National Institute of Accountants has accused the ATO and major superannuation funds of contributing to negativity around SMSFs....
ING argues that the regulations around SMSFs need to be tightened but not so much as to preclude entry to the sector....
Jo-Anne Bloch will leave the Financial Planning Association in the coming weeks, and her replacement must be non-partisan....
Midwinter Financial Services has released new product replacement software in anticipation of a change from the current 'reasonable basis' test for advice to the implemen...
The outgoing chief executive of the Financial Planning Association, Jo-Anne Bloch, has criticised the three government reviews as a "hodgepodge" of issues and pointed to ...
ASFA joins with IFSA in questioning the validity of APRA fund-level data....
The Australian Bankers' Association has warned of the consequences of too much focus being placed on superannuation in the provision of financial advice....
ASFA has called for the Government and regulators to mandate data standards and provide a stable policy platform that will support investment in systems and processes....
The Cooper Review's focus on making superannuation administration more efficient has won industry support....
MLC has called for an extension of the powers of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal to handle SMSFs, while supporting the continuation of planner remuneration for the...
ING urges extension of CGT rollover relief to help get rid of legacy life issues....
Tax Institute warns against imposing penalties on SMSFs that are so high they wipe out balances....
The Federal Government is considering introducing changes to its superannuation contributions cap regime to eliminate perceived discrimination against women and some part...
This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...
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,...