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Strong SMSFs bridging gender super gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 DEC 2016
The average SMSF balance of females has grown 24%, demonstrating that women are becoming increasingly engaged with their superannuation. The annual self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) statistical overview released by the ATO shows that over the ...

Fintech grows through adviser platform

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 DEC 2016
More than a year on from its founding residence at fintech hub Stone & Chalk, thematic trading platform Macrovue accomplished several milestones in 2016. Earlier this month Macrovue teamed with fellow Stone & Chalk resident and model portfolio management ...

Top 10 financial planning stories in 2016

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 20 DEC 2016
1. No bachelor's degree for existing advisers In April the Federal Government announced existing advisers will not be required to complete a bachelor's degree and will be given a longer time frame to meet new education standards. Government Minister ...

Class partners for improved SMSF compliance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 DEC 2016
Class will deliver a new legal, pension and compliance document service to users via integration with an SMSF solution provider. The document service, provided by The SMSF Academy, is available to Class users through a tiered membership, offering streamlined ...

SMSF satisfaction belies uncertainty

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016
Even if 75% of SMSF holders report being satisfied with their fund choice, a new UBS/FSC report suggests a lot of uncertainty in the sector about retirement adequacy and government policy. The report is based on a survey conducted by KREAB Research ...

ASIC bans Sydney adviser

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016
A Sydney financial adviser was banned from providing financial services for three years by ASIC. Keira Jane Keegan, a former representative of Protect Ensure, was banned for recommending SMSF clients invest in financial products issued by Protect Ensure. ...

SMSFs continue hunt for information

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016
Self-managed super fund trustees are increasingly turning to online resources to access information on investment, regulatory changes and diversification methods. New statistics released by AMP Capital show the number of members of the wealth management ...

Slattery departs ICFS board

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016
SMSF Association managing director and chief executive, Andrea Slattery, stepped down from the board of the International Centre for Financial Services. Slattery has worked in the financial services industry for more than 25 years and spent 12 years ...

HUB24 opens doors to global direct equities

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2016
HUB24 has launched a new service allowing investors on its platform to purchase direct international securities. Providing access to 14 markets in North America, Europe and Asia, the new service complements HUB24's existing international managed portfolio ...

Super funds must do better digitally

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2016
Superannuation funds need to do more digitally in order to attract and retain members, according to Decimal chief executive Nic Pollock. Pollock said the key challenge in the industry at present is the issue of member retention; with an increasing number ...