The ATO’s coffers have been improved to the tune of over $270 million by data gathered by AUSTRAC....

Assistant Treasurer, Bill Shorten returns superannuation guarantee to wages pressure equation....

David O'Connell examines how personal concessional contributions made by the self-employed from pre-tax income can increase their superannuation benefits and potentially ...

AMP has provided further fodder against the NAB acquisition of AXA Asia Pacific, releasing consumer sentiment research that reveals an aversion to bank acquisitions....

The advent of intra-fund advice has given rise to online advice platforms with point-and-click delivery, writes Mike Taylor. But will the regulators be able to keep up wi...

The Minister for Financial Services, Chris Bowen, has signalled the Government’s attraction to standard fee for fund managers....

The Federal Government has sought to further define differences on superannuation policy....

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is partnering with the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) to educate its members about responsible investme...

The Self-Managed Super Fund Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA) has welcomed the Federal Government's endorsement of a SPAA/Australian Artists Association art ...

Financial planning industry bodies must be careful taking sides during the election campaign - but at the same time they must continue stating their positions, writes Mik...

The possibility of standardised commissions has emerged as an option as major insurers have urged the Federal Government to act cautiously and consult widely on the Coope...

As competition in ETFs increases, it is important for financial advisers and investors to know exactly what they are buying and from whom, according to Tom Keenan. ...

Since there is bipartisan support for the removal of commissions from planner remuneration, the outcome of a Federal Election will not change the fact that commissions ar...

The electoral cycle has overtaken the Government's agenda to change the financial planning industry and, as Mike Taylor reports, the ultimate outcome will be dictated by ...