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SMSFs gear up for advice

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2015
... interest in asset classes outside of cash, such as fixed interest and international shares." SMSF Association chief executive Andrea Slattery said another interesting finding was the focus on risk by those trustees who understand their SMSF investment ...

Industry reacts to ASIC register update

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2015
... consumers. At this stage the register doesn't shed any light on it at all," he said. National Seniors Association chief executive Michael O'Neill agreed, saying in a statement that "the register only covers five years which means it won't pick up if ...

Banking and super groups back parliamentary recommendations

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2015
... responses to a Parliamentary Joint Committee on the issue were due recently and Australian Bankers' Association chief executive, Steve Munchenberg, said the industry is committed to higher standards and stronger consumer protections. "The government's ...

SMSF trustees warned SuperStream deadline looms

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2015
... approaching, and trustees who have not done so need to prepare now, the SMSF Association has warned. SMSF Association chief executive and managing director Andrea Slattery says trustees have until 1 July to become compliant and penalties of up to $3,400 ...

Robo advice questions still unanswered

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2015
... difficult. She said online advice has increased more than 50% year on year in UK. Financial Planning Association chief executive, Mark Rantall, said ironically one of his first jobs at Godfrey Pembroke in 2004 was to shut down YourProsperity, a company ...

Vertically-integrated advice model can work

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015
... controversies, vertical integration can work if implemented properly, according to Australian Bankers' Association chief executive Steven MA1/4nchenberg. Speaking at the ASIC Annual Forum, MA1/4nchenberg said that conflicts were inherent to any business. ...

Punitive excess contributions tax removed

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2015
... on to the superannuation fund member as compensation for tax paid on the investment earnings. SMSF Association chief executive and managing director Andrea Slattery was among the first to welcome the result, describing it as an important victory for ...

SMSF Association introduces new accreditation

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2015
... strong ethical standards, which sets the SMSF Association members apart in a competitive market," SMSF Association chief executive Andrea Slattery said in her opening remarks to conference delegates. "Underpinning this professionalism is our Association's ...

SPAA rebrands as SMSF Association

ALEX GAMBOTTO-BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2015
... Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA) has renamed itself the SMSF Association. According to SMSF Association chief executive Andrea Slattery, the change occurred because the organisation needs to "[reflect] the importance of the SMSF sector ...

Original FoFA laws take immediate effect

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2014
... disallowance would create a "legal quagmire", and cost businesses millions of dollars. Financial Planning Association chief executive Mark Rantall, meanwhile, said it would have "chaotic effects". Opposition spokesperson for financial services Bernie ...