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ASIC appeal convicts former CBA planner

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 OCT 2018
... recently announced it is offering assistance to drought-stricken farmers and related businesses suffering from financial hardship. The corporate regulator will offer information about available financial counselling services and provide company fee relief ...

ASIC offers fee relief to drought-affected farmers

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 2 OCT 2018
ASIC is offering assistance to drought-stricken farmers and related businesses suffering from financial hardship. The corporate regulator will offer information about available financial counselling services and provide company fee relief to those affected ...

Farmers should urgently access super: Advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2018
... similar rate to the Newstart Allowance to support eligible farmers and their partners who are experiencing financial hardship. Currently, eligible farmers can currently receive the FHA for up to three years. A Bill to extend the time limit for receiving ...

Government consults on super access for victims of crime

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 MAY 2018
... Government is continuing to progress its broader review of early release of super on compassionate and severe financial hardship grounds. The consultation process is open until 15 June 2018, with the Government aiming to introduce legislation before ...

Victims of crime to receive super access

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2018
... continuing its work to provide other avenues for individuals to access their super early, particularly in regards to financial hardship and special compassionate circumstances. The proposals have received more than 60 feedback submissions and are expected ...

ATO to advance early release of super: O'Dwyer

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2018
... announced in December 2017 the government will broadly review rules for early release of superannuation on severe financial hardship and compassionate grounds, as well as victims of crime compensation. Early this year the Department of Human Services ...

Australians raid super to pay for medical expenses

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2018
... amongst other things, will cover issues around the early release of superannuation on compassionate and severe financial hardship grounds, and for victims of crime compensation. Public submissions for the Treasury review into the early release of superannuation ...

Early super release consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 DEC 2017
The Federal Government's proposed changes to the early release of superannuation are open for consultation until 12 February 2018. The review will also consider compassionate and severe financial hardships, as well as terminal medical conditions and ...

Mercer assists super fund members experiencing domestic violence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017
... 25 November. In the past two years Mercer Australia has received more than 6000 calls from customers seeking financial hardship claims. This has led Mercer to provide staff with education and training in supporting vulnerable customers, ultimately developing ...

Perth planner named Professional of the Year

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2017
... Melbourne, won the Future2 Community Service Award for educating and empowering those experiencing personal and financial hardship within the community organisation, Jewish Care Victoria. Zelwer has dedicated 10 years to growing the financial services ...