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CommInsure upgrades underwriting offer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2017
CommInsure is improving its underwriting offer for financial advisers by launching a new service and updating its existing rules. Advisers will now have the option to request a dedicated telephone-interviewing team to collect information from customers ...

LRBA loophole for SMSFs removed

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2017
... on non-commercial terms. "The non-arm's length income provisions will be amended to ensure expenses that would normally apply in a commercial transition are included when considering whether the transaction is on a commercial basis," Budget documents ...

Major banks receive Budget shakeup

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... the levy include corporate bonds, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, and Tier 2 capital instruments. It will not apply to additional Tier 1 capital and deposits of individuals, businesses and other entities protected by the Financial Claims Scheme. ...

Downsizing measures present advice opportunities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
Financial planners will have an easier time preparing for and sustaining clients throughout retirement thanks to new measures for retirees wishing to downsize the family home. It also presents a number of advice opportunities. The Federal Budget proposes ...

ATO hits back at claims of inadequacy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017
... compliance. We examine every report of non-compliance and follow-up with the employer and if necessary undertake audits and apply penalties," O'Halloran said. "We also have an additional 300 staff who review SG compliance in conjunction with Pay As You ...

VanEck to launch smart beta bond ETF

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017
... index families, which are widely used in over 150 ETFs globally. Our collaboration with VanEck exemplifies our ability to apply our data to Asia-Pacific requirements as well as our commitment to Australia, and the broader Asia Pacific region for fixed ...

Investment manager appoints head of machine learning

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2017
Man GLG, the discretionary investment management business of Man Group, is expanding its machine learning capabilities with the creation of a new role. William Ferreira joins the firm as head of machine learning, and will be responsible for providing ...

Nominations for adviser award opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017
... 10th year, the award recognises financial advisers who demonstrate professionalism and commitment to further education and apply this knowledge in their practice, raise the bar on professional standards, and make a positive impact on the public perception ...

Elder financial abuse requires education

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... renew a BDBN for a member if expressly authorised to do so under an enduring power of attorney and the same rule should apply for reversionary pensions. "The Association believes that the ongoing uncertainty around the application of the BDBN provisions ...

Australian Ethical Super leads new green bond

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... Investa's carbon reduction strategy and leadership in sustainable office building management and re-positioning, we plan to apply ICPF's green bond proceeds to low carbon building projects that meet the criteria set out in the Climate Bonds Standard," ...