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ASIC targets SMSF confidence tricksters

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013
... property investment through self-managed super. "I've seen explicitly misleading ads. I don't want SMSFs to be the vehicle of choice for unscrupulous property spruikers," Kell said. "If you operate in this area, look at your ads in relation to ASIC's ...

ETFs boom on SMA model portfolios

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2013
... class SMA model portfolios increase in popularity, the ability to hold ETFs within them does too as they further increase choice, flexibility and portfolio diversification for investors," he added. Marsh said despite media reports that some platforms ...

CSC launches retirement income pension

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013
... offers features such as tax free income payments and withdrawals from the age of 60, tax free investment returns, investment choice and reversionary, binding and non-binding beneficiary options. Members opting for the transition to retirement scheme ...

APRA to require funds to lodge 35 data forms

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2013
... product dashboard are finalised, APRA will release two additional forms relating to the content of MySuper product and choice product dashboards," they announced today. Investment option reporting is the most significant enhancement over previous reporting ...

Extension looks likely for adviser tax advice changes

ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2013
... be passed by the July 1 deadline," he said. "It may not be the full 12 month extension, but the government will have no choice but to extend the current exemption." This month, the FPA and the AFA lodged independent submissions with treasury calling ...

Active management a 2% tax drag

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2013
... the focus on the impact taxes have on returns. Parametric says that while active management continues to be the weapon of choice of the majority of institutional and retail investors, a retirement strategy based on holding index funds over the very long-term ...

NGS launches 2013 scholarship program

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2013
... NGS said the scholarships can be used towards a professional development project, course or study tour of the winner's choice. The six scholarships are available across four categories: teaching, management, support staff and 'people's choice. In a statement ...

2013 FICAP RockStar crowned

STAFF JOURNALIST  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2013
... Artist Award - Trent McArdle, ANZ BT Financial Group Best Newcomer Award - Nathan Buckley, Challenger Challenger People's Choice Award - Gordon McNaught, BT Financial Group "We would like to thank everyone involved in making the night a success - the ...

Flight to SMSFs reshape super mindset

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2013
... leaving their super fund before reaching retirement, according to figures released by Hostplus executive manager of Member Choice and Advice Paul Watson. The same research forecasts that about $38 billion will move this year from traditional super funds ...

EM debt funds burst bond bubble fears

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2013
... the best opportunities lie in the highest quality corporates and quasi-sovereigns where huge issuance is creating more choice for fund managers. Stewart adds that investors positioning for a bond bubble may still miss out on falling yields. "While US ...