Mike Taylor writes that planners and the Government need to reflect upon how they were once again outflanked by the industry funds in the battle for the hearts and minds ...
The Institute of Public Accountants has renewed calls for a lifting in superannuation concessional contribution caps....
One thing seems certain about the Treasurer, Joe Hockey’s first Federal Budget. It will be tight. ...
ASFA calls for debate on superannuation tax concessions to be based on accurate data. ...
ICAA urges the Government to provide wider access to tax deductions for personal superannuation contributions. ...
Grandfathering – specifically the transition of pre-existing commission-based advice fees into the new FOFA arrangements – was an industry football that kept getting kick...
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...
Australians need to prepare for at least two decades in retirement as life expectancy increases....
The Financial Services Council has applauded the Government for confirming its commitment to increase the Superannuation Guarantee Charge to 12 per cent as part of its re...
New data shows it was the over-65s who were most optimistic following the election result. ...
Maybe it’s the necessary evil, but superannuation change is not only necessary, it’s also inevitable. Bryan Ashenden states the case. ...
Concern expressed that Budget deficit may see retention of Labor’s move to tax pension earnings in excess of $100,000....
Concerns have been expressed that badly-run SMSFs may yet impose costs on Federal Budget. ...
Newly elected FSC chairman Greg Cooper said the Coalition’s financial services policies would deliver certainty and stability to Australian retirees....
Expert panel advocates finding a concessional caps’ sweet spot and limiting lump sums....
So we are now underwriting criminal scams?...
Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...