In the wake of former Astarra Asset Management investment manager Shawn Richard pleading guilty to taking more than $6.4 million in undisclosed payments, the details of o...

Opposition reacts to Government’s response to Cooper by alleging protection of union and industry fund interests....

Trust Company Limited has acquired the New Zealand Guardian Trust Company from Suncorp....

The Government’s measured response to the 177 recommendations put forth in the Cooper Review has been broadly welcomed by the industry, with agreement reached on mo...

AMP’s SignatureSuper selected as successor fund for Trio Capital super funds, including Astarra products....

A joint move by ASIC and APRA to suspend Trio Capital (formerly Astarra Capital) as trustee of four superannuation funds and a pooled super trust generated significant co...

The lending of money to family members has emerged as a persistent issue in SMSF breaches....

Perpetual Trustee Company has reached a settlement with Lehman Brothers Special Financing that will see more than 1,000 investors in Mahogany Capital credit-linked notes ...

Julie Steed explains why a small APRA fund can provide clients with control but without the administration responsibilities....

Regulators perpetually struggle to create a healthy environment for the provision of financial advice, however, Robert Keavney identifies several areas where they have mi...

David O'Connell explains the advantages of the new rules for superannuation borrowing....

The Self-Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association is pushing for higher standards for financial planners who advise in the sector....

Tim Sanderson explains the importance of understanding member obligations when it comes to SMSFs....

Tim Sanderson explains the importance of understanding member obligations when it comes to SMSFs....