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Accounting

The Government needs to consider the tax treatment of off-market share buy-backs for the benefit of taxpayers, IPA believes....

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Superannuation

ANZ Wealth announced new model portfolios focusing on the specific needs of retirees, which would be available through its aligned licensees....

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Financial planning

The Commonwealth Bank has established a Customer Advocate function in response to the ABA’s banking industry initiatives package in April. ...

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Financial planning

ASIC has permanently banned a former NSW insurance company director, Timothy Pratten, from providing financial services and from engaging in credit activities....

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Financial planning

MLC has added 56 diverse investment options to its platforms to give more opportunities for advisers to assist clients....

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Superannuation

Couples would bear the brunt of changes to the Age Pension assets test taking effect next year, with a significant drop in the proportion of couples who would have a comf...

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Funds management

Magellan Financial Group posted strong numbers in its global equities and listed infrastructure strategies it managed for retail investors, up from $9.8 billion to $12 bi...

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Superannuation

The Government needs to consult as widely as possible on the practical consequences involved in super reforms, as it faced an uphil battle through a fragmented Senate mak...

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Financial planning

The AFA has launched a bootcamp for advisers, which was a practical demonstration of the adaptive change message shared by CEO, Brad Fox, at a recent roadshow....

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Funds management

Exchange-traded product portfolio turnover was an important issue for investors to consider, according to Morningstar....

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Financial planning

Financial advisers were overwhelmingly positive about their future and hoped to help fellow practitioners succeed also, according to poll results accrued by the AFA....

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Superannuation

Australia’s retirement system still lacked innovative comprehensive income products to cater to different life circumstances, and a holistic review beyond just the afford...

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Financial planning

Financial Planning advisory practice group, AZ NGA, has appointed Adrian Ashton as its general manager of financial planning, on the back of the company’s strong growth. ...

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Accounting

Adelaide-based financial services firm, Perks, today announced the launch of a new cloud-based technology platform for advisers....

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Financial planning

Accountants would increasingly adopt multi-advice models including the delivery of financial planning and SMSF advice as they dealt with increasing cost pressures and cha...

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