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SMSF associations announce merger

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017
... retirement savings and generating their own income in retirement without relying on the age pension. "During a long and complex debate regarding superannuation and the role of small and self-managed superannuation funds within the sector, our two organisations ...

Housing crisis takes emotional toll on Gen X

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... dotted with photos of acquaintances smiling proudly outside their first home," Neal said. The study comes as the national debate rages over potential policy that would allow first home buyers to access superannuation savings for a home deposit. A stream ...

AIST appoints new CEO

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has appointed its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Eva Scheerlinck has been named in the top position following her role as acting chief executive since the recent departure of Tom ...

SMSFA appoints high profile former politicians

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2017
The SMSF Association is hailing their commitment to "getting the right policy settings for retirement incomes, superannuation and financial services" with the appointment of two high-profile public figures. Former NSW Liberal premier Nick Greiner and ...

Access to super for housing is still bad policy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2017
... Index," SMSF Association managing director and chief executive Andrea Slattery added. Anthony hopes the housing affordability debate will remain focused on land release, regulation and tax subsidies that fuel investment in existing property rather than ...

Home deposits unwelcome in super

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
... housing prices while doing nothing to address supply. ISA chief economist Stephen Anthony said: "In the housing affordability debate, the focus should be on land release, regulation and tax subsidies that fuel investment in existing property rather than ...

Senate committee files views on super objective

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
... Australia questioned whether the bill would be able to meet the goal of assisting policy makers, noting the considerable debate around whether the rate of compulsory superannuation should be increased to 12%, and made specific reference to the lack of ...

Landmark advice reforms pass Senate

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2017
... (Life Insurance Remuneration Arrangements) Bill 2016 passed the Senate in the same sitting, after two years of rigorous debate. The changes will reduce the financial incentive for financial advisers to place consumers into new life insurance policies ...

House passes professional standards bill

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2017
Federal laws which will affect the future of the financial planning industry passed the House of Representatives last night. The Corporations Amendment (Professional Standards of Financial Advisers) Bill, which was first introduced into Parliament in ...

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BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
... Dow tries to break through -- becomes the "support" level - the floor that would catch the Dow on its down days. We can debate all these until the cows come home but only a few would argue about the Dow 20,000's impact on psychology - investor, business ...