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Sherry joins calls to watch SMSF property spruikers

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2013
Former Australian Minister for Superannuation Nick Sherry has become the latest high profile figure to raise concerns about property "sharks" preying on Australian's superannuation savings. Speaking at the CPA's annual self-managed superannuation funds ...

Coalition vow to leave SMSFs alone

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2013
... for clarity on the rules governing their retirement savings. "Should we win the election, we want certainty over superannuation policy. We don't want chopping and changing or any further tightening of SMSF regulation," he said. He added that he was happy ...

Wills are not enough for SMSF legacy

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2013
Self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) holders should plan their legacy as carefully as they do their investments, as a will may not be sufficient to ensure their money goes to the people its intended for. According to TAG Partners director Michelle ...

All APRA funds to offer SMSF-style choice

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2013
All Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) regulated superannuation funds will offer direct investment options for members within five years, according to former Minister for Superannuation Nick Sherry. The retired politician anticipated ...

Provisio releases member-to-adviser tech tool

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013
... Provisio, which was acquired by Rubik Financial last February, is already providing the service to three major industry superannuation funds and is discussing the solution with retail advisers, dealer groups and institutional advice networks. With the ...

Towers Watson builds Investment team

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013
... Melbourne office. Jonathan Grigg has joined the client consulting team and Richard Cooney has been transferred from the Superannuation Consulting team, where he will focus on client consulting and strategy. In Sydney, Majan Tharmanathan has joined the ...

Planners must boost SMSF specialisation: SPAA

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013
Financial planners must expand their skill set to offer advice on linking self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) to other business structures SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA) membership and business development director Richard ...

ASIC targets SMSF confidence tricksters

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013
... Commission (ASIC) will target 'unscrupulous' advisers trying to make quick money out of the fast-growing self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) industry. Addressing a packed room at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney, ASIC commissioner Peter Kell opened the ...

EQT creates private wealth management role

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2013
... responsible for Equity Trustees advice services, including its aged care advisory and placement businesses, corporate superannuation advice and personal wealth management. Foster has over 20 years experience in the financial services sector and has worked ...

CFS fund celebrates 5-year anniversary with aplomb

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2013
... by large swings in the market. The anniversary is an important milestone in the life of a managed fund as many superannuation fund and other large investors will not consider an active investment strategy until it has achieved a five-year record. Co-managed ...