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....
New State Street research confirms the success of the Australian superannuation system but urges a lift in the super guarantee....
Financial planners remain in the throes of change and the end of the financial year will present further challenges. But sticking to tried and tested tax strategies may s...
In the lead up to the end of the financial year, Bradley Eppingstall explains the eight steps investors need to consider when reviewing their tax position....
The Government is seeking comment on an options paper it released today to address unfair terms included in insurance contracts....
Treasurer Wayne Swan has announced the Government’s report into the Henry Review will be released before the Federal Budget in May....
The Government's failure to release the Henry Tax Review has angered financial planners....
Following the Government's prescription for better managed investment schemes disclosure, Brendan Ivers explains how these changes have affected the industry....
ASFA has supported amendment proposals made by the Government around borrowing in super arrangements....
Government tax and consumer protection proposals made in recent days appear to have put the spotlight on common industry practices around borrowing in super....
Whether you are for or against commissions doesn’t matter anymore, according to the managing director of Elixir Consulting, Sue Viskovic....
The leaders of the Financial Planning Association and the Association of Financial Advisers have indicated they will discuss a possible merger of the two competing bodies...
There could be changes in the 2010 Federal Budget to the way gearing in super operates, although there has not yet been any official indication from the Government, accor...
The Industry Super Network has paid for new research into financial planning. The research predicts a rosy future for intra-fund advice, but little change for holistic ad...
Financial services licensees are continuing to scratch their heads over a way to communicate the value of advice....
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...