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Discretion strictly case-by-case in new SMSF audit scheme

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 24 SEP 2012
Discretion will be applied on a strictly case-by-case basis, for accountants registering with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission's self managed super fund auditor program. Requirements such as tertiary qualifications, an exam and other ...

ATO stands up for compliant SMSFs on levy use

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2012
ATO assistant commissioner Stuart Forsyth has told an industry event it is unfair compliant SMSFs have to see a portion of their levy go towards catching out those funds which do not operate properly. Forsyth said the current open registration system ...

AMP re-signs van Eyk for three years

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2012
Following a recent review, AMP Financial Services has re-signed van Eyk Research for another three years to provide the Group's advisers with access to the research provider's iRate online platform. The iRate platform provides the Group's advisers with ...

More innovation needed on 'demand side' infra opps: ASFA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2012
In the debate about alternatives to investment in transport infrastructure, the temptation is often to simply look at another road or rail project to address supply-side demand related to the congestion in Australia's capital cities. Yet, as ASFA's ...

Sunsuper creates new product division

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 11 SEP 2012
Sunsuper has created a new product division and appointed Andrew Nicholson to the executive role of general manager, product to its Brisbane office. The newly created division will look after a range of super, insurance, financial advice and retirement ...

GBST Composer suite FoFA ready

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 7 SEP 2012
Global securities transaction and wealth administration software provider, GBST claims that its Composer suite is the first market ready response to the controversial Future of Financial Advice legislation. GBST Compose is a platform that aims to reduce ...

AMP partners with Morningstar for research

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 SEP 2012
AMP Financial Services has appointed Morningstar as its preferred partner for research consultancy. Under the agreement, effective 1 October 2012, AMP's research team will have access to Morningstar's fund research, research analysts, and desktop tools. ...

Wealthtrac revises structure for independent market

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2012
Independent platform provider Wealthtrac has updated their pricing for advisers to address the fee-for-service environment, including lowering the administration fee cap. Wealthtrac managing director and chief executive Matthew Johnson said the move ...

AMP training program to attract women advisers

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2012
... provide a flexible pathway to the profession for those wanting greater work-life balance. The new program, Horizons Academy Flex Program, is particularly designed for advisers who are unable to commit to its existing 10 week Horizons' signature program ...

MLC restructures Australian Share Fund

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2012
MLC Investment Management is continuing to enhance its investment strategies and has reduced the number of mangers in its Australian Share Fund from eight to three. The managers in the fund now include Bennelong Australian Equity Partners, Antares Capital ...