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BFID no hindrance to helping vulnerable members: Panel

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2022
More needs to be done to protect the super sector's most vulnerable members, with the Conference for Major Super Funds being told that doing so would be a breach of the best financial interest duty is a myth. AIST senior manager, policy David Haynes ...

S&P launches agribusiness Index

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2022
Launched in partnership with the ASX, the S&P/ASX Agribusiness Index (ASX: XAG) includes household names such as Treasury Wine Estates, A2 Milk, Nufarm, Elders and Bega Cheese. Much like the above listed, the index comprises companies whose principal ...

Tough news for those already doing it tough

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
With unemployment at a record low, those left out of Australia's booming jobs market are not being shown much sympathy in the new Federal Budget. No payment increases were announced for the unemployed, despite cost of living pressures being felt Australia-wide. ...

Action on super gap slow, small

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022
The $450 threshold, a relic of the superannuation system from 1992 when employers argued it would be too difficult for administrators to pay super on small wages, has finally been scrapped in a win for women - but this is just one small step in addressing ...

Financial elder abuse programs launch

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
... Seniors Wealth has unveiled new programs for the financial services sector so that it can do more to help prevent financial elder abuse. The training provider is targeting superannuation funds, financial advice firms and investment managers with the ...

Industry calls for expanded CSLR

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 OCT 2021
Professional associations and consumer groups have banded together to lobby for a stronger compensation scheme of last resort ahead of its expected legislation in the coming weeks. The Financial Planning Association of Australia, Association of Financial ...

Farmland value grows in all states

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021
For the first time since 2005, every single state in Australia saw the price of farmland increase. The median price per hectare of Australian farmland increased by 12.9%, with the nation enjoying its seventh consecutive year of farmland value growth. ...

Granny flat tax exemption to become law

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 19 APR 2021
... commenced consultation on exposure draft legislation that will reduce the tax burden on granny flats in a move to prevent elder financial abuse. The legislation follows the budget announcement that the government would provide a targeted capital gains ...

Aged care RC unveils 148 recommendations

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAR 2021
Every aspect of the aged care system is plagued by complexity and systemic problems that puts the most vulnerable at risk, the landmark inquiry found in its in final report. The final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety ...

Dealer group bolsters leadership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2021
One of Australia's largest privately owned financial advice dealer groups has made two key hires. Kevin Mayne and Lisa Ng are both joining Lifespan Financial Planning as national practice development managers. Mayne joins Lifespan after five years as ...