SimpleWRAP has launched a full service administration wrap with a flat fee pricing model, which the company claims is a first in Australia for both superannuation funds a...
The Federal Opposition has claimed that a higher super guarantee would erode take-home pay....
As superannuation funds seek to move further into the provision of full service financial planning, a recent report prepared for the West Australian Government has raised...
Superannuation trustees have not given consumers in default funds the returns they are entitled to expect, according to chair of the Stronger Super Peak Consultative Grou...
Regulated superannuation funds are increasingly being seen as a 'honey pot' and should largely be excluded from the Government's proposed compensation levy system, accord...
A Government proposal to allow a tax rebate on super contributions for low-income workers has received a warm welcome....
Lonsec has been sold to a group linked to SuperRatings and Mark Carnegie....
The Federal Government has taken the advice of industry associations and lifted the maximum levy amount from $500,000 to $750,000 to ensure fairer distribution....
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has pointed out that the first steps towards MySuper are already imposing higher costs....
The Federal Opposition has signalled it will force super fund trustees to conduct member ballots on mergers....
MLC has developed a new tool called My Client Leads, to help advisers who are struggling to market to their existing client base....
Russell Investments has improved on transparency around its transition management data to enable investors and super funds to compare their transition history with other ...
Retirees looking to lead a comfortable lifestyle will now need to spend $53,879 a year, up 0.3 per cent over the December quarter, according to the Association of Superan...
Super and accounting bodies have applauded the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC's) guidelines on art and collectibles in self-managed super funds....
Australians who have previously breached their super contributions caps should have the opportunity to correct their mistakes without incurring heavy penalties, the Oppos...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...
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....