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Draft regulation released for Accountant Exemption

BEN COLLINS | THURSDAY, 29 NOV 2012

... Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation that could see accountants provide more financial advice if it passes into law. Minister Bill Shorten released the draft regulation which he said will expand access to financial advice and protect investors ...

Market wrap AM

AAP | THURSDAY, 29 NOV 2012

The Australian market looks set to open higher following Wall Street gains on optimism the looming "fiscal cliff" of automatic tax rises and spending cuts threatening the US with recession can be avoided. At 0643 AEDT on Thursday, the December share ...

End voluntary contribution age limits: Suncorp

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 28 NOV 2012

... discriminate against older people who want to remain active in the workplace. In a recent Suncorp submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission on Grey Areas - Age Barriers to Work in Commonwealth Laws Discussion Paper, the group says it believes ...

AustralianSuper wins ASFA campaign of the year award

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 28 NOV 2012

... Best use of social media Popular Choice Award winner: AustralianSuper, KickStart Judges Selection Award winner: legalsuper, Law Revue of the Year competition Excellence in public relations Popular Choice Award winner: HOSTPLUS, Cook for Your Career Judges ...

New after-tax system for Qantas Super

BEN COLLINS | TUESDAY, 27 NOV 2012

Qantas Super will change how it manages equities with an after-tax reporting system for managers developed with Seattle-based firm Parametric. Chief investment officer Andrew Spence said the new system was the latest step in a range of solutions aimed ...

Thank you, xie xie, arigato

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2012

Understand borrowing laws warns ATO

BEN COLLINS | THURSDAY, 22 NOV 2012

... stamp duty and tax consequences," Quigley said. He said that some arrangements are deliberately entered into to get around the law, which can result in the fund's trustees being disqualified, facing civil penalties or even facing criminal charges. Given ...

Advisers must change mindset in face of FoFA

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 19 NOV 2012

The biggest challenge for financial planners in the face of the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms is to change their mindset from one of selling products to that of providing a quality service for consumers, according to MyAdivser's Philippa ...

Fund flows up after tax changes

BEN COLLINS | WEDNESDAY, 14 NOV 2012

Overseas fund flows into Australia have increased since the government changed tax laws in 2010, a study has shown. The two year study was commissioned by the Financial Services Council (FSC) and The Trust Company to find out if there had been an increase ...

Blame the G

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2012

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:01PM

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI | 11:30AM

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:13PM

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 11:50AM

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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